DRUMSHANBO - Ceramic Bottle Horse Edition - Gunpowder Irish Gin - 43%
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is produced by The Shed Distillery, located in County Leitrim in Ireland, a rural area where artisanal distillation has experienced a resurgence in recent years. Founded by PJ Rigney, the distillery was built around an exploratory approach blending local ingredients with influences from Asia. The name Gunpowder refers to a Chinese green tea rolled into pearls, used as a distinctive botanical in the gin recipe. The Shed Distillery quickly established itself as a reference in contemporary Irish gin thanks to a unique aromatic identity. This Ceramic Bottle Horse Edition is part of a limited series inspired by the Chinese zodiac calendar, honoring the sign of the horse. The ceramic bottle, decorated for the occasion, reflects the care given to the presentation and visual identity of the product. This version retains the characteristic style of Drumshanbo while offering a collector's packaging linked to the Chinese New Year.
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is a distilled gin with 43% alcohol, made from a blend of classic and exotic botanicals. The base is juniper, complemented by citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit, as well as carefully selected spices and aromatic plants. The gunpowder green tea is a central element of the recipe, bringing a vegetal and slightly tannic dimension. Distillation is carried out in traditional copper stills, allowing precise extraction of the aromas from each ingredient. Some botanicals are infused, while others are steam distilled to preserve their freshness. The whole is then blended to achieve a balance between freshness, aromatic intensity, and complexity. This limited edition strictly retains the same liquid as the classic version, only the presentation changes with this ceramic bottle dedicated to the year of the horse.
On tasting, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin offers an expressive nose dominated by bright citrus notes, accompanied by vegetal nuances evoking green tea. Spicy touches appear in the background, with accents reminiscent of cardamom and a slight peppery hint. On the palate, the texture is clean and dynamic, marked by an immediate freshness carried by citrus and juniper. The gunpowder tea brings a slightly dry structure that balances the liveliness of the profile. The whole remains harmonious, evolving towards more herbal and spicy notes in the mid-palate. The finish is fresh, persistent, with a return to citrus and a slight elegant bitterness. This gin is ideally enjoyed in a gin and tonic with a grapefruit zest or in cocktails, where its precise aromatic profile adds complexity.
