Four Pillars has been named 2022 Distiller of the Year and Brand Innovator of the Year at the World Gin Awards 2022 regional awards announcements, made in a virtual ceremony in the early hours of Friday morning.
In response, Four Pillars’ Founder Stu McGregor’s response: “Hello Awesomeness!”
Gin Queen, Caroline Ashford wrote about the win this morning: “The first Australian gin to put us on the global map as a gin distilling nation, Four Pillars continues to innovate and these awards reflect that commitment.”
It is another feather in the cap for the distillery due to open its new site in Healesville (pictured above) in early April.
Never Never Distilling’s Tim Boast, was named Master Distiller of the Year and their Triple Juniper Export Strength was named World’s Best London Dry Gin while Phillip Moore from Distillery Botanica on the Central Coast of NSW was inducted to the Gin Magazine Hall of Fame.
Other Winners:
- World’s Best London Dry Gin: Never Never Distilling Co Triple Juniper Gin Export Strenght
“A big, bright citrus nose and nice juniper notes that carry through to the palate. It is bold with floral lavender, pine nuts, peppery spice, and a touch of coffee and cocoa. Lovely dry finish.”
Gold awarded to Lawrenny 1818 Settlers Gin, Silver to Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin/Bright Night Wild Tasmanian Gin
- World’s Best Mature Gin: Country Winner: Heartwood Absolution of Gin
- World’s Best Navy Gin: Country Winner: Devil’s Thumb Distillery Navy Strength Gin
- World’s Best Old Tom Gin: Country Winner: Four Pillars Experimental Old Tom Gin
- World’s Best Signature Botanical: Country Winner: Ginfinity Bubblegum Gin
- World’s Best Sloe Gin: Country Winner: Dasher + Fisher Sloe Gin
