{"product_id":"four-pillars-rare-dry-gin","title":"Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Pillars Rare Dry Gin. Four Pillars Distillery, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia — named International Gin Producer of the Year at the IWSC in both 2019 and 2020, distilled with 10 botanicals including whole fresh Australian oranges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFour Pillars was founded in 2013 by Cameron MacKenzie, Matt Jones, and Stuart Gregor in the Yarra Valley outside Melbourne. They built their program around a German CARL copper pot still called Wilma, triple-filtered Yarra Valley water, and a botanical philosophy that draws equally from classic gin tradition, Australian native ingredients, and Asian spice. What makes the Rare Dry Gin's production unusual is the use of whole fresh oranges — not dried peel — which was suggested by a visiting German distiller during early development. Using the entire fruit, flesh and all, produces a softer, more integrated citrus character than peel alone ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe ten botanicals span three distinct categories: classic gin botanicals (juniper, lavender, angelica), native Australian ingredients (lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry leaf), and Asian spice (cardamom, star anise, coriander, cinnamon) — united by the whole fresh oranges that tie everything together. It's a distinctly Australian gin: bold, vibrant, and built for cocktails, yet complex enough to reward sipping neat. Two-time IWSC International Gin Producer of the Year is not an accolade taken lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh orange zest and lemon myrtle leap from the glass, followed by juniper, warm cinnamon, and cardamom spice. Subtle lavender and pine needle complexity in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and well-balanced with citrus — orange and lemon — taking center stage. Cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise provide a gentle spice wave. Tasmanian pepperberry leaf adds a distinctive peppery warmth at mid-palate. Juniper present throughout but not dominant.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean with lingering orange peel, anise, and a touch of Tasmanian pepper warmth. Dry zesty lemon on the close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Pillars Distillery, Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary Australian Dry Gin\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry leaf, cinnamon, lavender, angelica, star anise, whole fresh Australian oranges\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.8% (83.6 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh orange zest and lemon myrtle on the nose, with juniper, cinnamon, and cardamom. The palate is smooth and citrus-forward with warm Asian spice and Tasmanian pepper warmth. The finish is long, clean, and zesty.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin different from London Dry gins?\u003c\/strong\u003e It incorporates native Australian botanicals (lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry leaf) and uses whole fresh oranges rather than dried peel, producing a softer, more integrated citrus character. The Asian spice botanicals also give it more complexity than most London Drys.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat botanicals are in Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten: juniper, coriander, cardamom, lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry leaf, cinnamon, lavender, angelica, star anise, and whole fresh Australian oranges.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails is Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin best in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding in a Negroni, G\u0026amp;T with fresh orange garnish, or a classic Martini with an orange twist. The citrus and spice profile also works well in a gin Old Fashioned with orange bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHas Four Pillars won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — named International Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition (IWSC) in both 2019 and 2020. 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