Made in the Yarra Valley
Four Pillars Moonshine is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese made in the Yarra Valley by Stone & Crow Cheese. Actually, this unique cheese is a limited edition version of Jack Holman’s Moonshine.
With years of experience behind him, Jack Holman established Stone & Crow Cheese in 2015. Since then, he has been experimenting with his Moonshine by washing it in a variety of ingredients during the maturation process.
Gin meets cheese
For the Four Pillars version, Jack washes each wheel with Four Pillars Gin’s Bloody Shiraz. This craft gin is made by adding Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes to high proof Rare Dry Gin. After four months in Jack’s Crow’s Nest, this hard cheese is a celebration of the qualities of both the gin and the cow’s milk.
At this age, the wheels have a light brown rugged rind wrapped around a dense but creamy straw coloured pâte. Morever, the pâte has a striking purple marbling that is imparted by the Bloody Shiraz Gin.
Overall, its aroma is reminiscent of damp forest undergrowth and fresh pine needles. However, on the palate, the gin qualities shine through with notes of raspberries and juniper, with a long spicy finish.
Pairing Four Pillars Moonshine
We can’t look past the obvious here. Enjoy with a Dry Gin or a glass of Shiraz.
