This gin was the result of a conversation in 2014 between Cameron (our distiller) and Jason (top bartender), the first collaboration in our Bartender Series. At the time, Jason was Group Bars Manager at the Keystone Group, and could most often be found at The Rook, one of Sydney’s greatest gin joints. Together they wanted to create a gin specifically for the Negroni - something to cut through the Campari and vermouth.

Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin is a highly aromatic, rich and (yes) spicy gin with great power and intensity. First, we took our base botanicals and upped the amount of Tasmanian pepper berry leaf and cinnamon. Then we added an exotic West African spice called Grains of Paradise. This is one of the most unusual spices in the world, with clove and sichuan characters. But although very powerful, the spice tends to glow rather than become hot. We also decided to use beautiful organic blood oranges in the botanical basket, as well as some ginger. These wonderfully fragrant fresh botanicals help lift the spice to another level. Finally, we opened up the plates to add weight and intensity to the gin.