Deep in the rural wilds of Ireland, something unexpected is distilled, not just gin, but a fusion of worlds. Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin marries the curiosity of an alchemist with the discipline of a master distiller. From the quaint town of Drumshanbo comes a spirit powered by oriental botanicals, Irish ingenuity, and sheer boldness. The result? A gin that tastes like a journey, east to west, old world to new.

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (Oriental Botanicals) 70cl
Brand: Drumshanbo | Category: Irish Gin | ABV: 43% | Origin: Ireland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bright and exotic, juniper and green tea mingle with fresh lime, cardamom, and meadowsweet. It’s herbal, citrusy, and almost tea-like.
Palate: Smooth yet bold. Citrus peels, gunpowder tea, star anise, and orris root swirl together for a complex, warming mouthfeel that balances freshness and spice.
Finish: Long, clean, and gently spiced, with a green, almost floral echo that lingers like a well-steeped tea.

Production Details
Distilled slowly in copper pot stills at The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin gets its name from one of its most distinctive ingredients: gunpowder green tea, imported from China. The recipe blends Irish and Asian botanicals, from kaffir lime to star anise, creating a gin that’s equal parts tradition and exploration. Vapor infusion is used to gently extract the aromas of the delicate oriental elements.

Perfect For
Elevated G&Ts, eastern inspired cocktails, or serving neat with a twist of grapefruit. It’s the gin for wanderers, storytellers, and anyone who thinks they’ve tried everything.

Expert Notes
One of the most distinctive Irish gins on the market, Drumshanbo has earned gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and praise from bartenders worldwide for its boundary-pushing botanical blend and impeccable clarity.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “The tea note is subtle but genius. It’s like gin went backpacking in Asia.”
🗣️ “Fresh, fragrant, and beautifully complex. My go to G&T bottle.”
🗣️ “You taste something new in every sip, a proper conversation gin.”

Interesting Fact
Drumshanbo’s mascot, the jackalope (a mythical horned rabbit), appears on every bottle, a nod to the distillery’s quirky spirit and love for legends.

Serving Suggestions
Serve over ice with premium tonic and a slice of fresh red grapefruit, the signature Drumshanbo serve. For something more daring, mix with lemongrass syrup and lime juice in a spiced gin sour.

Distillery Background
The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, is the brainchild of P.J. Rigney, a former global drinks exec turned small batch pioneer. His distillery, tucked away in a tiny Irish town, is fueled by curiosity and craftsmanship. Every bottle of Gunpowder Gin is handmade, from distillation to labelling, making it one of Ireland’s most hands-on and heartfelt spirits.