A bright Irish gin made with gunpowder tea and oriental botanicals.
What it is
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is a dry gin from The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. It is slow-distilled with oriental botanicals and gunpowder tea, and comes in its distinctive blue-and-white ceramic-style bottle.
Where and how it's made
- Made by The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland
- Slow-distilled in small batches with gunpowder tea and oriental botanicals such as Chinese lemon and kaffir lime
- Bottled in a distinctive blue-and-white bottle
Tasting notes
- Nose: citrus, green tea and juniper
- Palate: bright and fresh, with grapefruit, lime, juniper and a light tea bitterness
- Finish: crisp, dry and lightly spiced
Serving and pairing
Serve in a gin and tonic with a wedge of red grapefruit, or use it in a martini or a gimlet. Pairs with oysters, smoked salmon, Asian dishes and light salads. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.