Overview
Gin lovers, the start of Christmas season has officially arrived. Four Pillars is releasing its limited edition 2017 Australian Christmas gin tomorrow, Saturday, November 4.
The Healesville distillery first debuted this smash-hit creation last year, with a gangbusters response demanding it become an annual occurrence. Building on a family tradition of making Christmas puddings every Derby Day, co-owner Cameron McKenzie distills some of those homemade puddings, adding a base of cinnamon, juniper, star anise, coriander and angelica. The blend's finished with a touch of Rutherglen muscat to create a luscious, spiced gin akin to Christmas in a bottle.
This time around, the recipe features muscat matured in aged sherry puncheons at the distillery, stepping up the richness and adding even more complexity. Also new for 2017's gin is the striking label artwork, created by Melbourne-based artist Darren Song and inspired by Australia's own little beacon of Yuletide cheer, the Christmas beetle.
A limited amount of Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin is available online and at selected retail stores for $100 from Saturday, November 4.