Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin
Contemporary 41.8% ABV ABV Four Pillars Gin Distillery, Healesville
20 February 2026
Pepperberry Fatigue
The Tasmanian pepperberry is fascinating at first but the lingering numbness at 41.8% ABV becomes tiring over a full glass. The orange and star anise are lovely but the pepperberry dominates the experience. Best in small doses.
3 February 2026
Southern Hemisphere Masterpiece
Four Pillars Rare Dry is a gin of extraordinary originality. Whole fresh oranges, numbing Tasmanian pepperberry, sweet star anise, and assertive juniper at 41.8% ABV. The balanced orange-juniper persistence and lingering pepperberry numbness on the finish are unforgettable. Australia's finest gin.
30 January 2026
Whole Orange Vibrancy
Using whole fresh oranges rather than just peel gives Four Pillars an incredibly vivid, juicy orange character. The assertive mid-palate juniper at 41.8% provides structure and the star anise contributes sweet spice.
13 January 2026
Australian Craft at Its Best
Four Pillars are the standard-bearers for Australian gin and this proves why. The numbing pepperberry, vivid orange, rich juniper, and sweet star anise at 41.8% ABV create a gin of extraordinary character.
6 January 2026
Star Anise Balance
The supporting star anise adds a gentle sweetness that balances the tingling pepperberry and vivid orange. At 41.8% ABV the juicy orange entry with assertive mid-palate juniper is very well crafted.
6 January 2026
Yarra Valley Excellence
Distilled in Australia's Yarra Valley, this Contemporary gin is full of character. The fresh orange, tingling pepperberry, and warming star anise at 41.8% create a uniquely Australian drinking experience. The coriander seed rounds things off nicely.
21 October 2025
Tasmanian Tingle
The Tasmanian pepperberry leaf creates a numbing, tingling spice that's completely addictive. At 41.8% ABV the vivid fresh whole orange is juicy and bright, the resinous juniper is assertive, and the warming star anise adds sweet spice.