Here’s something that’s guaranteed to bring you some Christmas cheer. Four Pillars Gin has just announced the return of its annual Australian Christmas Gin and frankly, it wouldn’t be the holidays without it.

Every year, Four Pillars Gin distiller Cameron Mackenzie makes a batch of homemade puddings using his mum’s special recipe from 1968. The puddings are then distilled along with an aromatic basket of botanicals including juniper, cinnamon and star anise, and aged in 100-year-old muscat barrels for a year.  The resulting gin smells and tastes like Christmas, and it’s yours to sip at home all year round if you want.

The festive spirit can be enjoyed straight or mixed with ginger ale or tonic. You can also add a generous dash to your annual Christmas punch.

This year’s label features a stunning collage-style artwork by Australian artist Lucy Dyson which depicts a classic Aussie Christmas scene of sunshine and good times.

Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin will be available to purchase on Derby Day (Saturday, October 31) from fourpillarsgin.com. Subscribe to Four Pillars Gin for access to the presale.

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