Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin Small Australian Distillery 70 cl 41,8%

Three friends with a shared obsession for gin settled into an old timber yard in the Yarra Valley in 2013. They wanted to prove Australia had something new to say about gin, and won the world's best gin title two years running to prove it.

Expert's description

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is an Australian Dry Gin distilled in Healesville in the Yarra Valley and bottled at 41.8%.

The distillery was founded by Stuart Gregor, Cameron Mackenzie and Matt Jones, who in 2015 moved production into a former timber yard in Healesville, right in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine region.

Botanicals such as coriander, juniper, cardamom, star anise, lemon myrtle, Tasmanian mountain pepper, lavender, cinnamon and angelica are joined by whole, organic oranges, not dried peel, because Australian citrus is unusually aromatic in its fresh form.

Cardamom, cinnamon and star anise add a warm, fruitcake-like depth, while Tasmanian pepperberry brings heat without harshness, and lemon myrtle serves as a native Australian alternative to lemon peel.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is warm and spiced with cardamom and cinnamon, lifted by a fresh, aromatic orange note.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with juniper and spice up front, backed by the freshness of lemon myrtle and a light peppery warmth.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of star anise and orange.

Specifications

Name: Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin
Country: Australia
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 41.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 9349749000164
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Four Pillars Gin

Flavour profile

Spiced · Warm · Citrus · Full-bodied · Aromatic

Did you know?

Four Pillars uses whole, fresh Australian oranges instead of dried peel, since Australian citrus has an unusually intense aroma, a deliberate choice that sets the gin apart from most others.

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Frequently asked questions about Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin

What does Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin taste like?

It tastes full-bodied with juniper and spice up front, backed by the freshness of lemon myrtle and a warm, fruitcake-like depth from cardamom and cinnamon.

What makes Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin special?

It uses whole, fresh Australian oranges instead of dried peel, along with native botanicals such as lemon myrtle and Tasmanian mountain pepper.

How is Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange, which complements the citrus and spiced notes. Serve in a chilled, tall glass to keep the aromas fresh – have a look at our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin come from?

It is distilled in Healesville in the Yarra Valley, Australia.

Has Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin won any awards?

Yes, Four Pillars was named the world's leading gin producer by the IWSC in London in both 2019 and 2020.