Four Pillars’ limited-edition Whiskey Barrel Gin is here, the second drop in the Whiskey Barrel Series and a bottle with some serious pedigree.
What began as a high-proof, rare dry gin has undergone an extraordinary ageing process, spending over a decade in barrels, maturing to perfection.
The making of Whiskey Barrel Gin
The journey started in Chardonnay barrels, where the gin matured for at least nine years. The team aged some batches even longer to develop deeper, more complex characteristics over time. They then transferred the gin into ex-bourbon barrels from the iconic Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky for another two years.
Known for their mellow spice and caramel-rich flavour profile, the Four Roses barrels added a new layer of warmth and depth to the spirit.
Taking to Instagram to promote the release, master distiller Sarah describes how the limited-edition drop came about.
“When the opportunity came up for us to get our hands on some Four Roses bourbon barrels, we jumped at the chance. Four Roses has been around since the 1880s, all the way through prohibition. Their home is Kentucky, which is the home of bourbon in the USA. The gin itself is rare dry gin, aged for complexity, richness and a beautiful honey colour.”
Sarah, Master Distiller at Four Pillars Gin
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The final product is a cask-strength gin that combines the crispness of classic juniper and citrus with a rich blend of caramel and sweet spices with subtle hits of dried fruit and vanilla. Designed for savouring in a beautiful whisky glass, it’s a bold and complex spirit.
Where to buy it
Only 2,000 bottles of this release are available worldwide, so if you’re keen to try it, move fast.
In Australia, you can buy it in 700ml bottles for $175. Find it at the Four Pillars Healesville Distillery, the Sydney Four Pillars Lab or at the Four Pillars online store. The remaining bottles will be heading to the US and selected duty-free retailers at Sydney, Melbourne and Changi airports.
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