How a global industry icon was created right here in Australia — with insights, stories and recipes from a co-founder of Four Pillars Gin

How did a small business from a regional Aussie town get voted the world’s best gin producer THREE times? Four Pillars Gin, a craft distillery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, today is not only an Australian favourite but a global powerhouse. Co-founder Matt Jones shares the secrets behind building a brand that started as a small cult favourite and has become a world-leading success. Including stories, recipes and business lessons from a decade of gin-soaked archives, Lessons from Gin has the ingredients you need to grow your own business and brand.

Matt tells his side of the extraordinary Four Pillars story, sharing what he and the team learned in a decade that changed the distilling industry in Australia. Taking you on his journey as a creative brand strategist during the rise of social media, he reveals how Four Pillars became a benchmark for excellence and a beloved household name. You’ll discover how true innovators think creatively and strategically, with practical models for driving incredible growth in your own career and industry.

In Lessons from Gin, you’ll learn how to:

Place creativity at the heart of your business

Design a brand that tells a story

Craft the kind of product excellence that wins fans and followers

Create experiences that engage and build a community of loyal believers

Develop a culture and lead a team of passionate people through a shared purpose and vision

Build a sustainable business anchored in genuine values and bold ambition

Lessons from Gin gives Four Pillars fans real insight into how their favourite gin conquered the world. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, and leaders in any industry who want to craft a brand that people love to want.