Four Pillars El Cuatro Gin takes the distillery into a warmer and more savoury direction. Habanero, agave, Mexican oregano, finger lime and bitter orange give it a profile made for citrus, heat and bright mixed drinks rather than for a quiet, neutral gin tonic.

The nose combines orange, lime and a green herbal note. In the mouth, agave gives a soft suggestion of sweetness without turning the gin sugary, while habanero adds controlled heat. Mexican oregano brings a savoury edge, and finger lime keeps the finish sharp and refreshing.

This gin makes sense when treated almost like a bridge between gin and Margarita-style drinking. It should stay fresh, salty if needed, and lifted by citrus. It can work in highballs, Paloma-like serves and short drinks where spice, lime and bitter orange are part of the plan.

The Perfect Serve should use lime and a clean mixer. Lime keeps the chilli bright, the mixer stretches the agave and citrus, and the drink should remain crisp rather than hot for the sake of being hot. The import-ready version uses 12 cl of a dry tonic, with lime wedge.

The chilli should be felt as warmth and lift, not as a challenge. A successful pour makes the lime, bitter orange and oregano just as visible as the habanero, giving a spicy highball that stays refreshing rather than tiring.

Food pairing is easy to imagine: tacos, grilled corn, prawns, ceviche or lime-heavy snacks. The gin has enough acidity and herbal detail to sit beside those flavours instead of acting only as heat.