When life gives you oranges, elevate your gin and tonic (G&T) with Four Pillars’ signature Rare Dry Gin. Distilled with fresh organic oranges, this gin was crafted from the desire to showcase what contemporary Australia tastes like. The garnish helps bring out the gin’s warmth and citrus notes, which means it’s out with the lemons and limes for your next G&T, and in with the orange.

Enthusiasts of contemporary gins who appreciate a subtle hint of juniper will find much to admire in Rare Dry Gin from Four Pillars Distillery. The award-winning gin makers from Melbourne have crafted an exquisite sipping gin, meticulously designed to highlight its bright botanical flavours. It’s spicy but with great citrus from the whole fresh oranges and native lemon myrtle, a truly modern Australian gin.

Home is where the art is

While creating the ideal G&T at home may seem straightforward, it can swiftly transform into a personal magnum opus. By artfully blending Rare Dry Gin, good quality tonic, orange and ice, the ordinary G&T is elevated to a vibrant libation worthy of its Yarra Valley heritage

Rare Dry Gin was the first-ever Four Pillars creation, launched just over a decade ago. And while the talented distillers have since released many different styles and flavours of gin, they maintain that their favourite to this day, remains the original. As they put it simply, “it’s the most delicious gin on the planet”.

So what makes it so special? 

One of the key elements of the distilling process is the use of whole, fresh organic oranges. Australia stands out as one of the few countries capable of growing oranges year-round, which presented a unique and delicious opportunity to Four Pillars Co-founder Cameron Mackenzie. The oranges add a comforting warmth to the spirit, enhancing the complexity of the spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

Making a clear distinction from the traditional London Dry style, Rare Dry Gin is a modern Australian gin that incorporates botanicals sourced from Australia, Asia and beyond. The aromas are alluring, showcasing flavours reminiscent of a spiced holiday cake. On the palate, the experience is delightfully light, with juniper yielding to the vibrant notes of tangerine peel. Its texture is smooth and rounded, never oily, culminating in herbal nuances and a gentle peppery twist. 

So, when life gives you oranges, make a Rare Dry G&T

This article originally appeared in issue 120 of inside magazine. Grab your copy here.