Whiskey Barrel Gin

Introducing the second release in our Whisk(e)y Barrel series. High-proof Rare Dry Gin aged in Chardonnay barrels for nine (and in some cases, more) years, then transferred into ex-bourbon barrels, sourced from our friends at Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky for another two years of maturation. The final gin shows classic juniper and citrus with lashings of caramel and sweet spices along with hints of dried fruit, vanilla and toasted notes.  

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700mL
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Our Whisk(e)y Barrel Series is all about taking our love for ageing gin to another level, sourcing and using some of the finest whisk(e)y barrels from all over the world. 

We’ve been ageing gin in barrel since the early days of Four Pillars in late 2013 when our co-founder Cameron Mackenzie found a small number of exceptional barrels to experiment with. Barrel-ageing gives a complexity to the gin, adding incredibly rich flavours and colour. So when the chance to take stock of some bourbon barrels from Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky came up, we jumped. 

Founded in 1888, Four Roses is one of the founding members of the Kentucky Bourbon trial, a bartender favourite and true icon of the bourbon and spirits world.  

By the time the ex-bourbon barrels arrived at our Healesville Distillery, we had been ageing high-proof Rare Dry Gin in our solera system of Chardonnay barrels for around nine years (and for some batches, even longer).  

We got to work transferring the gin into the Four Roses barrels and left them to mature for a further two years, extracting caramel and vanilla notes, and Four Roses’ signature mellow spice, while imparting a bright honey colour.    

The final liquid shows classic juniper and citrus with lashings of caramel, brown sugar and brown spices. It has a rounded mouthfeel and a creamy texture with hints of dried fruit, vanilla and toasted notes. There is a lovely lingering sweetness and spice to the finish.  

We chose to bottle it at cask strength, giving discerning drinkers the option to taste this exactly how it came from the barrel. Drink it neat or on ice, on your favourite chair next to an open fire. 

High-proof Rare Dry Gin aged in Chardonnay barrels and finished in Four Roses bourbon barrels.

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Taste it exactly how it came from the barrel or try it in a classic bourbon-style cocktail for a next level drink.