Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is one of the great success stories of the modern gin boom. It’s a bright, citrus-led gin that blends botanicals from the Far East with the wild flowers of the west of Ireland. It’s made at The Shed Distillery in the small village of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim. The distillery was founded by PJ Rigney, who set out to create something that captured his travels in the East. The result became the distillery’s first and best-known spirit, recognised instantly by its striking apothecary-style blue bottle.<br> <br> The star ingredient is gunpowder green tea. Its leaves are rolled into small pellets that look like gunpowder shot, and they give the gin a fresh, slightly grassy depth. Alongside it sit oriental citrus, including grapefruit, lemon and kaffir lime, plus warming spice and classic juniper. The Irish touch comes from meadowsweet, a wild flower found along the riverbanks of Leitrim that adds a soft, honeyed floral note. Bottled at 43%, it’s crisp, aromatic and full of character, without losing its smooth finish.<br> <br> Who it’s for: Gin lovers who enjoy citrus-forward, aromatic gins with a difference. It’s a brilliant gift thanks to the eye-catching bottle, and a great choice for anyone curious about the growing world of Irish gin.<br> <br> How to enjoy it: The signature serve is a Gunpowder & Tonic: plenty of ice, a premium Indian tonic and a fresh wedge of pink grapefruit to lift the citrus. It also shines in a Martini, a Negroni or a Tom Collins.<br>