Four Pillars has launched a new limited-edition Three Peach Gin just in time for Mother’s Day.

The inspiration for the Three Peach Gin was a discussion about the iconic breakfast cocktail the Bellini. The resulting spirit has been distilled across the two original Four Pillars stills, Wilma and Jude. Dry botanicals were added into the pot, including juniper, bourbon vanilla pods, roasted almonds, roasted wattle seed, strawberry gum and the first of the three peaches – native quandong. Into the botanical basket went fresh botanicals including apples, finger limes and some fresh peaches, which bring a brightness and freshness to balance out the dry botanicals.

The stills are normally where Four Pillars’ gin making starts and ends but with this gin, the fun continued post distillation. To bring through that peachy bellini flavour and a hint of colour, a yellow and white peach macerate was added.

Four Pillars Head of Distilling Sarah Prowse said: “The final liquid is a delicate, layered gin that balances fresh peach, zesty green apples and finger lime citrus with the warming spices from the dry botanicals and the aromas from the strawberry gum.”

“There are aromas of white stone fruit and white chocolate with hints of citrus and green apple, and on the palate there is a soft rounded sweetness with a crisp finish. We made it to a lower ABV – 37.8% – the same as our Bloody Shiraz Gin, which suits some of the more delicate botanicals and also happens to be pretty perfect for a brunch tipple!”

To help bring Three Peach Gin to life, Four Pillars Creative Director of Gin Drinks Nick Tesar has created a series of serves.

Peach Gin Spritz: Combine 12 mint leaves with 45ml Three Peach Gin, 10ml sugar syrup, 2 dashes aromatic bitters, 30ml soda water, 60ml sparkling wine. Top with ice and garnish with a mint sprig and lemon slice.  

Charlie Chaplin: Add 30ml Three Peach Gin, 20ml peach liquor, 20ml lemon juice and 10ml sugar syrup to a tin and shake with ice. Strain into a coup glass.

Peach Bellini: Mix 30ml Three Peach Gin and 30ml peach puree in a flute. Top with 75ml sparkling wine and stir to combine.

Classic: Pour 45ml Three Peach Gin and 100ml soda water into a rocks glass. Top with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of thyme. 

Four Pillars Three Peach Gin ($82) is available online at www.fourpillarsgin.com, the Gin Shop at the Four Pillars Healesville Distillery, Global Travel Retail and broader indie retail.