Spirits

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin is back & bloodier than ever

From its first release in 2015, Four Pillars have always known Bloody Shiraz Gin was something special. Stronger than sloe gin and more natural (and pre-dated) than pink gin, the special purple gin runs its own race. And over the past seven years, as more gin drinkers at home and abroad have fallen in love with it, Bloody Shiraz has transitioned from … Continued

May 17, 2021

Four Pillars labour of love: the single barrel series

Four Pillars have produced its Single Barrel Series. This gin was aged for three and a half years in Barrel S31, a 30-year-old Sherry (and Apera) cask made by Tonnellerie Dargaud et Jaegle and sourced from McWilliam’s – a hogshead cask, it was filled in July 2016. Four Pillars’ founder and head distiller, Cameron McKenzie is passionate about … Continued

May 10, 2021

Starward’s cult classic available only by the luck of the draw

Starward’s Ginger Beer Cask is back and it’s an absolute belter. Born out of Starward’s innovative Projects Program and back by popular demand, Ginger Beer Cask is an annual batched release from the award-winning Port Melbourne distillery team. Now in its sixth release, this Melbourne-made and delicious single malt whisky is more expressive than ever. … Continued

May 5, 2021