Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin
Four Pillars · Four Pillars Distillery
Four Pillars takes their acclaimed Rare Dry recipe and dials it up to navy strength without losing balance—a harder trick than it sounds. The extra proof amplifies the Asian-influenced botanical profile, making the Tasmanian pepperberry and star anise sing alongside classic juniper. This is a gin that wants to be in a cocktail, but it stands on its own with ice and a squeeze of lime.
Nose
Bold juniper pine leads, backed by bright lemon zest and coriander seed. A warm ginger spice sits underneath, alongside a faint peppery heat and a whisper of star anise.
Palate
Intensely aromatic despite the high proof. Juniper is dense and resinous, framed by cassia bark warmth and a citrus brightness that keeps the spirit nimble. Angelica root provides an earthy counterweight, and the texture is impressively oily.
Finish
Long and persistent, with juniper and ginger fading slowly into a warm, peppery glow.
- Style
- Navy Strength
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, star anise, Tasmanian pepperberry leaf, lavender, cassia bark, angelica root, cardamom, lemon myrtle, whole oranges
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot distillation in a copper pot still named Wilma
Cocktail Suggestion
Navy Gimlet — 2 oz Four Pillars Navy Strength · 1 oz fresh lime juice · 0.75 oz simple syrup · Shake hard with ice, double strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lime wheel.
Food Pairing
Crispy salt and pepper squid with lime aioli
Founded in 2013 by three friends in Australia's Yarra Valley, Four Pillars Distillery built its reputation by marrying classic London dry technique with native Australian botanicals and Asian spice influences.
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