{"product_id":"drumshanbo-gunpowder-irish-gin","title":"Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese gunpowder green tea gives Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin its name and a distinctive thread running through juniper, fresh citrus and botanical spice. Made at The Shed Distillery in County Leitrim, this 43% ABV gin combines eight copper-pot-distilled botanicals with four vapour-infused ingredients, including the tea itself. Locally gathered meadowsweet connects its international recipe to its Irish home, while its bright citrus and dry, lingering finish make a compelling starting point for a grapefruit-garnished gin and tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 US proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot-Distilled Botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper berries, angelica root, orris root, caraway seed, coriander seed, meadowsweet, cardamom and star anise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVapour-Infused Botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, lime, grapefruit and Chinese gunpowder green tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve botanicals sourced across nine countries, including locally gathered Irish meadowsweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly distilled by hand in copper pot stills, with a vapour basket used to introduce the citrus and tea botanicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-filled, labelled and sealed at The Shed Distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Distiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brian Taft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe Creator:\u003c\/strong\u003e PJ Rigney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright citrus and pine-like juniper lead the aromas, with herbal freshness and a subtle floral lift. The palate is rounded on entry, developing through grapefruit, lemon and lime alongside the distinctive green-tea character. Meadowsweet and botanical spice add depth, with anise and caraway contributing a gently savoury edge. Mint-like freshness lightens the middle before a long, drying finish of grapefruit peel, peppery spice and lingering juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold Medals:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York World Spirits Competition, 2024; The Fifty Best, Best Gin tasting, 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medals:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2025, 90 points; San Diego International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Challenge, 2025, 90 points; New Zealand Spirits Awards, 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAG Global Spirits Awards, 89 Points and Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024, with Best in Show recognition in Gin \u0026amp; Genever. “Full-bodied and substantially balanced with a vibrant texture.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChilled 100, 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tasting Panel, 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2020. “Citrus notes linger with spice on the tongue.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast, 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2023. “The palate is minty and light, showing plenty of juniper.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast, 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2019. “Juniper, anise, caraway and lime peel on the nose.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge, 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Gin Category Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Murphy’s Decoded Spirit Awards, 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Gin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaviar Spirit Awards, 2019, a community-voted recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Spirit Brand of the Year, Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePJ and Denise Rigney established The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, in 2014, creating a family-owned home for gin, whiskey and vodka production. Head Distiller Brian Taft worked alongside PJ from the beginning, translating botanical recipes into spirits using purpose-built copper stills. The original Gunpowder gin reflects PJ’s interest in combining ingredients encountered through travel with plants growing close to the distillery. Its pairing of Chinese green tea and Irish meadowsweet captures that approach, while separate pot distillation and vapour infusion allow roots, seeds, citrus and tea to contribute in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe lightly chilled, around 8–12°C, in a small tasting glass to explore the tea and botanical character, or follow the producer’s signature serve with premium tonic, plenty of ice and a generous wedge of ruby red grapefruit in a highball. For a shorter drink, try a dry Martini with a grapefruit twist; a Bee’s Knees also connects its citrus and spice with lemon and honey. Pair with oysters, smoked salmon on rye or grilled prawns dressed with lemon and herbs. For snacks, choose green olives, salted almonds or crisp crackers with fresh goat cheese, allowing the gin’s juniper and citrus to refresh the palate between bites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":67603801473079,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Drumshanbo_Gunpowder_Irish_Gin_Ireland.png?v=1794519023","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/drumshanbo-gunpowder-irish-gin","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}