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Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin 750ml
Drumshanbo
SKU 78871

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin 750ml

$36.99 - $36.99
$36.99
$36.99 - $36.99
$36.99
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Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin comes from The Shed Distillery, founded in the village of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, by PJ Rigney and his wife Denise on the winter solstice of 2014. Rigney, already known in the spirits industry for Boru Vodka and Sheridans liqueur, had long been fascinated by his travels along old trading routes, and it was a visit to China that introduced him to gunpowder tea, tightly rolled green tea leaves whose pellet shape resembles grains of gunpowder. That discovery, paired with botanicals gathered from India, Morocco, and closer to home in Ireland, became the foundation for the gin he released in 2016.

The gin is distilled from a grain base spirit using twelve botanicals in total, eight slow distilled by hand in traditional copper pot stills and four introduced through vapor infusion during distillation. Gunpowder tea sits at the center of the recipe alongside juniper, coriander seed, cardamom, and orris root sourced internationally, balanced by Irish meadowsweet gathered locally around Drumshanbo. The combination of Asian and Irish botanicals gives the gin its distinctive East-meets-West character, a contrast the distillery represents on its label with the image of a jackalope.

The nose is bright and citrus forward, with a distinct earthy, faintly smoky note from the gunpowder tea running underneath. On the palate, juniper and spice unfold gradually, giving way to a lingering herbal, tea-like dryness on the finish. Its bold citrus character makes it a natural fit for a French 75, and it also shines in a simple Gin and Tonic garnished with grapefruit.

"Gunpowder Tea is so called because each tea leaf has been rolled into a small ball, reminiscent of gunpowder. It's usually made with green tea leaves and it's that special ingredient that gives Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin its name.

But beyond that, Gunpowder Gin is a complex array of botanicals from a number of traditions. Three kinds of citrus fruit: grapefruit, lemon and makrut lime join the tea and are vapor distilled. The remaining ingredients, including Macedonian juniper, are macerated and distilled in a pot still.

There's the legendary American Jackelope on the bottle; Chinese tea as a signature botanical, but Gunpowder Gin is made in Drumshanbo, Ireland.Tasting Notes

The nose is light and citrus-forward. The more delicate handling of the citrus ingredients is quite evident here. Fresh lemon zest highlights a subtle herbaceous, sagey juniper with the slightest hint of green tea and meadowsweet.

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin explodes with flavor on the palate. Citrus once again dominates. This time its grapefruit. Juniper and green tea are present mid-palate: the juniper herbaceous and bright, the green tea calling to mind Jasmine green tea, as you might get before sushi at a Japanese restaurant.

Towards the end though, it turns sweet and spicy/herbal. Anise and cardamom are subtly and expertly played in here. Meadowsweet, especially late and towards the finish lends its a honeyed, vanilla-like nuance.

The combination of botanicals though somewhat eccentric is well balanced. The green tea is at the fore. Gunpowder Gin does justice to its namesake. However, where this really stands out for me is how it balances the botanicals. Enough juniper for classic gin fans, but also heavy on the citrus and herbs, without overpowering each other.

The finish is mildly warming with a pleasant heat."
Country: Ireland
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Drumshanbo
Proof: 80
Drumshanbo

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin comes from The Shed Distillery, founded in the village of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, by PJ Rigney and his wife Denise on the winter solstice of 2014. Rigney, already known in the spirits industry for Boru Vodka and Sheridans liqueur, had long been fascinated by his travels along old trading routes, and it was a visit to China that introduced him to gunpowder tea, tightly rolled green tea leaves whose pellet shape resembles grains of gunpowder. That discovery, paired with botanicals gathered from India, Morocco, and closer to home in Ireland, became the foundation for the gin he released in 2016.

The gin is distilled from a grain base spirit using twelve botanicals in total, eight slow distilled by hand in traditional copper pot stills and four introduced through vapor infusion during distillation. Gunpowder tea sits at the center of the recipe alongside juniper, coriander seed, cardamom, and orris root sourced internationally, balanced by Irish meadowsweet gathered locally around Drumshanbo. The combination of Asian and Irish botanicals gives the gin its distinctive East-meets-West character, a contrast the distillery represents on its label with the image of a jackalope.

The nose is bright and citrus forward, with a distinct earthy, faintly smoky note from the gunpowder tea running underneath. On the palate, juniper and spice unfold gradually, giving way to a lingering herbal, tea-like dryness on the finish. Its bold citrus character makes it a natural fit for a French 75, and it also shines in a simple Gin and Tonic garnished with grapefruit.

"Gunpowder Tea is so called because each tea leaf has been rolled into a small ball, reminiscent of gunpowder. It's usually made with green tea leaves and it's that special ingredient that gives Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin its name.

But beyond that, Gunpowder Gin is a complex array of botanicals from a number of traditions. Three kinds of citrus fruit: grapefruit, lemon and makrut lime join the tea and are vapor distilled. The remaining ingredients, including Macedonian juniper, are macerated and distilled in a pot still.

There's the legendary American Jackelope on the bottle; Chinese tea as a signature botanical, but Gunpowder Gin is made in Drumshanbo, Ireland.Tasting Notes

The nose is light and citrus-forward. The more delicate handling of the citrus ingredients is quite evident here. Fresh lemon zest highlights a subtle herbaceous, sagey juniper with the slightest hint of green tea and meadowsweet.

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin explodes with flavor on the palate. Citrus once again dominates. This time its grapefruit. Juniper and green tea are present mid-palate: the juniper herbaceous and bright, the green tea calling to mind Jasmine green tea, as you might get before sushi at a Japanese restaurant.

Towards the end though, it turns sweet and spicy/herbal. Anise and cardamom are subtly and expertly played in here. Meadowsweet, especially late and towards the finish lends its a honeyed, vanilla-like nuance.

The combination of botanicals though somewhat eccentric is well balanced. The green tea is at the fore. Gunpowder Gin does justice to its namesake. However, where this really stands out for me is how it balances the botanicals. Enough juniper for classic gin fans, but also heavy on the citrus and herbs, without overpowering each other.

The finish is mildly warming with a pleasant heat."
Country: Ireland
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Drumshanbo
Proof: 80