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Four Pillars Unleashes Sherry Cask Gin
By Michael Vane - News Published: , Last Updated:
Victorian boutique distillery Four Pillars has just released a new Sherry cask gin that’s also the first new product to join its line-up since 2016.
Four Pillars’ Sherry cask solera comprises of 42 casks, some from Spain and some from one of the distiller’s mates who makes Australian Apera or “Australian sherry.”
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The sherry casks are much older than Four Pillar’s traditional Chardonnay barrels, varying in age from 15 to 35 years old. These barrels were first filled over a year ago, and this first solera release is taken only from the bottom row of barrels.
Slightly deeper in colour, Sherry Cask is a vibrant, intense and layered barrel-aged gin. A pine needle quality underpins its amazing complexity. The residual Sherry and Apera notes have integrated beautifully with the deeper cassia and star anise flavours – think dried fruits and nuts. The addition of some Spanish Amontillado Sherry added length and sweetness to the final gin.
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Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin is available now for RRP $80 per bottle. Sip it neat over ice or try it in a Tuxedo, outlined below for your drinking pleasure and courtesy of Four Pillars.
Ingredients
• 60mL Sherry Cask Gin
• 20mL Dry Spanish Sherry
• 3 good dashes of Regans orange bitters
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Method
• Add all ingredients to a stirring glass with ice, stir and strain into a coupette.
• Garnish with a lemon twist.
• Enjoy!
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General FAQ
Sherry Cask is a vibrant, intense and layered barrel-aged gin, slightly deeper in colour. A pine needle quality underpins its amazing complexity. The residual Sherry and Apera notes have integrated beautifully with the deeper cassia and star anise flavours - think dried fruits and nuts.
In 2010, 'sherry' made in Australia underwent a name change and now goes by apera. Sherry fortified wine must be made in a certain wine region of Spain.
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