Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin is an Australian flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins developed by Four Pillars Distillery in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. First released in 2015, it was conceived as an exploration of how Australian shiraz grapes could interact with a juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary gin base. The concept draws on the region’s strong winemaking heritage and reflects the distillery’s broader philosophy of integrating local produce into contemporary ginContemporary ginAlso called New Western: juniper is still there, but other botanicals (citrus, flowers, spice) take the lead.GlossarySee Contemporary gin gins styles.

Citrus · Spicy · Fruity · Herbal

The production begins with Four Pillars Rare Dry GinDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins as the base spirit, itself distilled with a selection of classic and native Australian botanicals. Whole cool-climate shiraz grapes from the Yarra Valley are then added and steeped in the gin, allowing natural sugars, colour and flavour compounds from the fruit skins to infuse gradually. This process gives the gin its deep crimson-purple hue and contributes structure and richness without the addition of artificial colouring or added sugar.

On the nose, Bloody Shiraz Gin combines fresh juniper and pine with ripe dark fruit aromas reminiscent of blackberry and plum, supported by subtle citrus lift and gentle spice.

The palate is rich and textural, opening with juniper and coriander before moving into a pronounced fruit core driven by shiraz grapes. Tasmanian pepperberryTasmanian pepperberryA wild Australian berry: fruity at first, then a slowly building heat. It can tint the gin pink.Glossary adds a dry, spicy edge, while lemon myrtleLemon myrtleThe leaf of an Australian tree with an intense lemon scent, purer than zest and without acidity.Glossary introduces a bright, aromatic citrus note that balances the sweetness of the fruit. The mouthfeel is rounded and silky, with a natural tannic grip from the grape skins. The finish is long and layered, where juniper, spice and dark fruit persist together.

Bloody Shiraz Gin can be enjoyed in multiple ways depending on the desired expression. It is commonly served over ice as a sipping gin, lengthened with tonic or soda for a fresher profile, or incorporated into classic cocktails such as a NegroniNegroniAn Italian cocktail of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and red bitter (Campari), served over ice with orange peel. Born in Florence in 1919.Glossary, where its fruit-driven depth offers a distinctive variation. Its balance of gin structure and wine-like richness makes it a singular expression within the flavoured gin category.