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Wow if only there were more Gin tastings around.... Walking in here the first thing you notice is the amazing aroma, it smells fresh, spicy, and complex. Although the building is huge on the outside, the place was full when we visited. There's a some bar tables around, counter and tasting area. Tasting is $10 per person and redeemable on purchase. We had to wait some time for tastings so decided just to buy a bottle of their standard. I am definitely keen to return and experience the full range but for now just excited to see Gin maker that presents their product so well and beautifully and local too !!
I didn't even know this was here but couldn't resist popping in and giving it a go. They distill smallish batches of premium gins. We had a $10 sampler which gives you a taster of all 4. There's the 'standard', Navy strength, a blend with Macadamia nuts, and a barrel aged gin. All were fab and we came away with the first and last on the list. The prices per bottle are pretty steep but you can redeem your $10 sampler money off a bottle. The staff were knowledgeable about the products and the history of gin itself. There's a bar here but the only food they have is snacks like nuts and toast with orange marmalade made from the left over oranges used in the distilling process. Will be back!
Gin heaven. If you haven't tried the four pillars gin yet; get here now. And if you have, well I'm preaching to the converted. This place is beyond amazing not just because of the gin either. First of all though, the gin is pretty bloody great. They have a couple of standard styles that they do; the navy strength, the rare dry and the barrel aged. There now seems to be a negroni spiced gin and various other fun collabs or experiments that pop up which is excellent news for my spirits cabinet. You can buy their gins here and/or taste them. In cocktail or G&T form. I recommend do all of those things. The menu consists of a couple of very classic cocktails, with the four pillars twist and you can build these cocktails up by choosing from your favourite gin, vermouth and garnish. You can do this with gin and tonics too or you can get a tasting paddle so that you can really appreciate how different they all are. Food is simple snacks such as nuts or olives and please be aware the 'Red Snapper' is a gin based Bloody Mary like drink, not a fishy feast. The space it's self is a big beautifully converted warehouse which is 1 part tasting room, 1 part distillery and 10 parts storage. The whole place is riddled with inviting natural light and you can also sit outside. All of the tables are big and high so if you do turn up as a big group there should be space for you all to fit in. You can book into tours (think they do walk in for a tenner) and for bigger groups you have to book in advance. And lastly, this place is awesome because they seriously have the best staff ever. Oh and the guys that run this place rock. Lots of love all around. Who said gin makes you sad. Not at this place!!
2 years ago
3 years ago
Go and get your gin on. This distillery can feel out of place location wise; but what they're doing here is San Fran Spirits Competition Gold metal winning. Yep, you heard right. There's a friendly chap at the door to greet you and give you a run down of your options. You can do a $10 tasting of the gins they have. Or you can just go to the bar and order. I opted for the GnT tasting paddle where you get three of the standard gins and a bottle of tonic water to go at your own pace with. To say that this place got crowded is an understatement, nearly all the tables filled up, inside and outside. A corner is filled with retail take home goodies. Booze books, gins large or small, even sample packs. They have a lovely copper bar tending set and custom Four Pillars glasses. All in all, I liked it here. Like really liked it. Although there isn't much where food is concerned, just the like to nibble on, olives and peanuts and such. That doesn't matter though, you're here for the hand crafted, high quality, awesome gin they put out. I came home with a bottle of the Bloody Shiraz gin and felt like it was Christmas time with my self gift. Can't wait to make a yummy Negroni or gin and tonic with it. You can find their gin at bars all across Melbourne. But there's something special about going to the source to try it. read more
4 years ago
10 years ago
Wow if only there were more Gin tastings around.... Walking in here the first thing you notice is the amazing aroma, it smells fresh, spicy, and complex. Although the building is huge on the outside, the place was full when we visited. There's a some bar tables around, counter and tasting area. Tasting is $10 per person and redeemable on purchase. We had to wait some time for tastings so decided just to buy a bottle of their standard. I am definitely keen to return and experience the full range but for now just excited to see Gin maker that presents their product so well and beautifully and local too !! read more
I didn't even know this was here but couldn't resist popping in and giving it a go. They distill smallish batches of premium gins. We had a $10 sampler which gives you a taster of all 4. There's the 'standard', Navy strength, a blend with Macadamia nuts, and a barrel aged gin. All were fab and we came away with the first and last on the list. The prices per bottle are pretty steep but you can redeem your $10 sampler money off a bottle. The staff were knowledgeable about the products and the history of gin itself. There's a bar here but the only food they have is snacks like nuts and toast with orange marmalade made from the left over oranges used in the distilling process. Will be back! read more
Gin heaven. If you haven't tried the four pillars gin yet; get here now. And if you have, well I'm preaching to the converted. This place is beyond amazing not just because of the gin either. First of all though, the gin is pretty bloody great. They have a couple of standard styles that they do; the navy strength, the rare dry and the barrel aged. There now seems to be a negroni spiced gin and various other fun collabs or experiments that pop up which is excellent news for my spirits cabinet. You can buy their gins here and/or taste them. In cocktail or G&T form. I recommend do all of those things. The menu consists of a couple of very classic cocktails, with the four pillars twist and you can build these cocktails up by choosing from your favourite gin, vermouth and garnish. You can do this with gin and tonics too or you can get a tasting paddle so that you can really appreciate how different they all are. Food is simple snacks such as nuts or olives and please be aware the 'Red Snapper' is a gin based Bloody Mary like drink, not a fishy feast. The space it's self is a big beautifully converted warehouse which is 1 part tasting room, 1 part distillery and 10 parts storage. The whole place is riddled with inviting natural light and you can also sit outside. All of the tables are big and high so if you do turn up as a big group there should be space for you all to fit in. You can book into tours (think they do walk in for a tenner) and for bigger groups you have to book in advance. And lastly, this place is awesome because they seriously have the best staff ever. Oh and the guys that run this place rock. Lots of love all around. Who said gin makes you sad. Not at this place!! read more
7 years ago
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10 years ago
Love this place. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious gins and a small but tasty array of snacks. Will definitely be going back! read more
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