“My favourite gin is Spiced Negroni Gin – it makes a great Negroni. I’d describe myself like the cocktail: bitter and simple.”


– Dave Spurling, Distillery Bar Manager

“My favourite is Rare Dry Gin. It’s versatile, fresh, clean, and modern – but it’s a bit like choosing a favourite child, and that changes every week.

My favourite non-Four Pillars Gin is Junipero out of San Francisco, in a Martini with a twist. It’s the best modern American gin out there and master distiller, Bruce Joseph is a legend. He was incredibly kind and transparent when we were first setting up Four Pillars and we went in to see his setup in the US. I can’t drink that gin without thinking back to that time.”

– Cam Mackenzie, Co-Founder and Head Distiller (aka The Boss)

“My favourite gin is Olive Leaf Gin cause ‘olive you, baby’… ha. But seriously, I love Olive Leaf Gin in a Gibson cause it’s the perfect balance of gin, vermouth, pickled onion happiness and a touch of dry Sherry.”

– Lizzie Willans, Bartender Extraordinaire

“My favourite is Sherry Cask Gin – over ice or neat. I’m a whisky boy so this one speaks to me.”

– Tom Brea, Hospo Team Legend

“My favourite gin is wine. Nahhhh, just kidding. I like Rare Dry Gin, not too much ice, soda water, no garnish.”

– Caro Gray, Kitchen and Produce Manager

“At work my favourite drink is Lizzie’s Gimlet. But my favourite gin on a Saturday night is Olive Leaf Gin in a Dirty Martini, while I watch Better Homes and Gardens. And I like Spiced Negroni Gin on a Friday night – in a Negroni, double everything, with Vermouth from Payten & Jones and a Campari-ish thing made by old colleague and new nemesis James Fairlie.

– Sarah Prowse, Distiller

“Kinda depends on the time of day and mood. Friday always calls for an Olive Leaf Martini. Any other day of the week my go-to is a Spiced Negroni G&T with a big slice of grapefruit. Weekends must be a Southside with Navy Strength Gin.”

– Emma Fairlie, Events Whiz

“There are some things in life you try once and go: how did I live without this?! An electric blanket. Noise cancelling headphones. A dirty gin and tonic. A bartender made this at Music Room in Melbourne and I haven’t looked back. It is simply Olive Leaf Gin, tonic water, a bit of olive brine and a few olives over heaps of ice. Perfect for Martini lovers who want a lighter, fresher drink and absolutely an easy gin cocktail to make at home.”

– Bianca Fioritti, Social Media and Content Queen

“I’m a real convert to Fresh Yuzu Gin. I like that it’s zingy and at the distillery, Big Dave makes this cocktail with it called the Hibiki that is insanely delicious. I’m also a little bit lazy, so I often opt for the Fresh Yuzu Gin and Soda RTD, so I don’t have to mix anything.”

– Lily Chalmers, Social Media Assistant

“I want to take Bianca’s answer… but my favourites are Rare Dry Gin and Olive Leaf Gin – can’t decide. Rare Dry G&T, orange. Olive Leaf Dry Martini, lemon twist.”

– Scott Gauld, Distillery Door Venue Manager