There’s something magical about opening a bottle that feels like it belongs on a collector’s shelf and yet begs to be poured. The Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Limited Edition Ceramic Release does just that. Crafted in the tiny town of Drumshanbo, where curious minds and ancient botanicals meet, this bottle isn’t just a gin, it’s a story sealed in ceramic. Inspired by Eastern traditions and Irish alchemy, it brings together worlds in a single, stunning pour.

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin – Limited Edition Ceramic Release
Brand: Drumshanbo | Category: Irish Gin | ABV: 43% | Origin: County Leitrim, Ireland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Fresh, clean, and wildly aromatic. Imagine zesty citrus peels, green tea, and exotic spices carried on a mountain breeze. There’s an immediate brightness, like opening a jar of dried botanicals in a sunlit apothecary.
Palate: Crisp and invigorating. Juniper leads, but it’s swiftly joined by the bold, peppery note of gunpowder tea, followed by grapefruit zest, star anise, and a cooling herbal whisper that dances across the tongue. It’s refreshing, yet deeply layered.
Finish: Dry, botanical, and refreshingly sharp. The citrus oils and tea tannins linger just long enough to make you want another sip. No sweetness, just clarity.

Production Details
This gin is slow-distilled in copper pot stills using 12 botanicals, eight traditional and four from Asia, including the distinctive gunpowder green tea. The limited-edition ceramic bottle is more than packaging, it preserves flavor by shielding the spirit from light, a nod to ancient spirit-keeping methods. Every batch is made at The Shed Distillery, where no detail is too small to be obsessed over.

Perfect For
A late afternoon rooftop session. Ice-cold in a Copa glass, paired with tonic and conversation as the sun slips down. It’s also the perfect gift for design lovers because this bottle deserves to be displayed even when it’s empty.

Expert Notes
Internationally acclaimed for its unique botanical blend, this gin won Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and has been consistently praised for reinventing the gin experience. It’s not trying to be trendy, it’s just genuinely different, and that’s why it stands out.

Customer Reviews
“Smells like summer. Tastes like travel. Feels like I’m on holiday even when I’m not.” – Carla P., Tagaytay
“This is the only gin my whisky friends don’t argue with.” – Miguel L., Makati
“Bought it for the bottle. Bought a second one for the taste.” – Arvin T., Cebu

Interesting Fact
The name “Gunpowder” refers to the Chinese green tea used in the botanical mix not explosives. It’s called that because the tea leaves are rolled into tight pellets that resemble gunpowder grains. Bold in name, brilliant in flavor.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with a premium tonic over ice and a wedge of fresh red grapefruit. Want to elevate it further? Add a sprig of rosemary or a dash of black pepper to accent the spice and citrus oils. It's a gin that rewards experimentation.

Distillery Background
The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, is where experimentation meets obsession. Founded by PJ Rigney, a spirits visionary with a love for the unusual, the distillery is known for its bold flavor concepts and small-batch craftsmanship. Every bottle that leaves The Shed is proof that Ireland’s new wave of distilling is just getting started and this ceramic edition is one of its crown jewels.