Drumshanbo Gunpowder Miniature Irish Gin 5 cl 43%

In the small village of Drumshanbo in western Ireland, PJ Rigney builds his gin around gunpowder green tea and botanicals sourced from nine countries. The result tastes as much of the Far East as it does of Irish soil.

Expert's description

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is an Irish gin distilled on twelve botanicals and bottled at 43%.

The gin is made at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, the first new distillery to open in the Irish province of Connacht in over a hundred years. Founder PJ Rigney travelled the globe to source his botanicals, and eight of them are slow-distilled by hand in copper pot stills, while four more are added through vapour infusion.

The name Gunpowder refers to the green gunpowder tea, zhū chá, whose leaves are rolled into small pellets resembling grains of gunpowder. The tea is the gin's signature botanical and gives it an Asian twist that meets classic Irish ingredients like juniper and meadowsweet.

This 5cl miniature is an easy way to get to know a gin that was named the world's best gin by Flaviar in 2019.

Tasting notes

Nose

Green tea and fresh citrus peel arrive first, followed by a lightly spiced note of coriander and a touch of meadowsweet.

Palate

The gin opens softly with juniper and tea, before coriander seed and angelica root add a spicy lift that keeps the palate lively throughout.

Finish

The finish is dry and slightly peppery, with a last trace of green tea tying the whole experience together.

Specifications

Name: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Gin
Size: 5 CL
ABV: 43%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a dry tonic and a slice of orange to let the tea and citrus notes shine
Distillery: The Shed Distillery

Flavour profile

Spiced · Citrus · Green tea · Fresh

Did you know?

The Shed Distillery was the first new distillery to open in Ireland's Connacht province in over 100 years, and the name Drumshanbo is taken directly from the village where it stands.

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Frequently asked questions about Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin

What makes Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin different from other gins?

It's the use of gunpowder green tea as a signature botanical, combined with further botanicals from nine countries slow-distilled in copper pot stills at The Shed Distillery in Ireland.

How should Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin be served?

Try it with a dry tonic and a slice of orange or grapefruit, so the tea and citrus notes get room to shine. Serve it in a tall highball glass – take a look at our gin & tonic glasses.

Is the 5cl miniature good for trying the gin first?

Yes, it is a great way to get to know the gin, or as a small taste before investing in a full bottle.

Where does Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin come from?

It is distilled at The Shed Distillery in the village of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, in western Ireland.

Can green tea gin be used in cocktails?

Yes, the gunpowder tea's spiced, slightly bitter character works well in a Martini or a simple gin and tonic, where the botanicals aren't drowned out by sweet ingredients.