Blackbutt Honey

Blackbutt honey comes from Eucalyptus patens, a tall, straight hardwood of the south-west forests. The maker describes it as golden amber and bold, with warm toffee, light spice and a clean, dry finish. Its hives sit in blackbutt-dominant forest in the Pemberton region.

The tree flowers irregularly, so the harvest changes from season to season. The maker says the honey is extracted cold, below 40°C, minimally filtered and not blended. The maker says it holds its character when cooked and suggests a glaze for pork belly, roast root vegetables or baked brie, or serving it with sharp aged cheese and rye bread.

The maker contrasts blackbutt's boldness with the deeper tartness of Jarrah, and Redgum (Marri) is lighter and more floral again. For another maker's blackbutt, see Icon Honey.

Made by South West Honey, run by brothers Ryan and Steve, who say they started in 2017 after a weekend beekeeping hobby. Their hives are in native forest around Pemberton.

Seeing it in person

South West Honey sells online. We found no shop or visiting address on its contact page (checked 13 October 2026). South West Honey lists where it is sold on its own site.

Delivery and flying home

South West Honey ships within Australia and to selected countries. Standard post takes 3 to 10 business days, and orders usually leave 2 to 4 business days after payment (shipping page, checked 13 October 2026).

Honey counts as a gel. On most domestic flights it can go in your cabin bag. On international flights only containers of 100 mL or 100 g or less can, so a 260 g jar goes in checked baggage. Tasmania has its own honey rules. Rules change, so check Home Affairs and your airline, and see our flying-home guide.

Questions

Can I cook with it?
Yes, by the maker's account. It says the flavour holds up to heat.

Good to know

• Single floral source: blackbutt blossom
• From blackbutt forest in the Pemberton region
• 260 g jar, with an optional gift cylinder

Facts checked by Shane Simmons from South West Honey's website on 13 October 2026. Sources: product page, story page, shipping page, contact page and where-to-buy list.