In a collaboration that brings together one of Australia’s favourite gins and a homegrown designer hotel brand, say hello to Gilded Chaos Gin by Four Pillars and QT Hotels.

The new tipple has top talent behind it – including Cameron Mackenzie, co-founder of Four Pillars and the recently crowned Master Distiller of the Year at the prestigious World Gin Icon Awards 2023 and Chris Morrison, the director of beverage at QT Hotels (plus the best bartenders from QT) – so it’s no surprise that the resulting spirit is pure liquid gold. 

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Gilded Chaos Gin is designed as a reflection of Australia’s wild spirit, refined for the modern gin drinker, with savoury wild fennel and sage adding depth and length to the palate.  Floral tones of sage on the nose are the first flirt but the real magic happens at first sip. The smoothness of macadamia and woody earthiness of cardamom mixed with notes of wild fennel, sage, and vetiver result in a spirit that’s a far cry from your nan’s Beefeater.

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Where can you enjoy this liquid luxury? Look no further than QT’s award-winning restaurants and bars across Australia and New Zealand. Gilded Chaos Gin is exclusively available at these locations, promising a truly one-of-a-kind experience for gin enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. And for those who want to bring the party home, you can purchase a bottle through QT at Home for $110 (excluding QT Gold Coast).

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Alongside Gilded Chaos Gin, QT Hotels will be unveiling two purpose-designed cocktails: the Gilded Chaos Luxe Martini, finished with mysterious botanical tinctures, and the Gilded Gibson, a riff on the classic and understated cocktail finished with a perfect pickled onion. 

The limited-run gin is available now so book your QT stay or pop in for a cocktail, lobby-style. For further details and availability, head over to qthotels.com