Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin
Four Pillars · Four Pillars Distillery
Four Pillars steeps whole Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes in their Rare Dry Gin for eight weeks, creating something entirely original—a gin that tastes unmistakably of place. The Yarra Valley's elevation and cool climate produce Shiraz with the acidity and restraint needed to complement rather than overwhelm the botanical bill. This is gin that remembers where it grew up.
Nose
Bright juniper pine and fresh citrus layered over macerated Shiraz grapes. A distinct berry sweetness sits alongside coriander seed and a faint spicy warmth from cassia bark.
Palate
The Shiraz grape infusion gives it texture and a fruity richness that balances the crisp juniper and citrus core. Cinnamon warmth from cassia bark emerges mid-palate, while lemon zest and a peppery kick keep the sweetness in check.
Finish
Medium, with lingering berry fruit, juniper resin, and a gentle grapefruit bitterness that cleans the palate.
- Style
- Contemporary / Fruit-Infused Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, cardamom, star anise, lavender, lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry leaf, cassia bark, angelica root, turmeric, whole Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor-infused and maceration botanicals in a copper pot still, followed by eight-week Shiraz grape steeping
Cocktail Suggestion
Shiraz Spritz — 2 oz Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · 2 oz dry sparkling wine · Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice, strain into a wine glass, top with sparkling wine.
Food Pairing
Herb-crusted lamb cutlets grilled over charcoal, served with a roasted beetroot and walnut salad. The berry fruit of the gin bridges the char of the lamb and the earthiness of the beet.
Founded in 2013 in the elevated Yarra Valley, Four Pillars Distillery has become one of Australia's most acclaimed gin producers, with their Bloody Shiraz expression—made by steeping local Shiraz grapes in their flagship gin—becoming a global cult favorite.
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