Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

Origin: Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland 

Originating in the 17th century, the small town of Drumshanbo (meaning “ridge of old huts”) resides in Northern Ireland in the rural, hilly County Leitrim. With a long history of coal and iron mining, this historic town boasts just over 1,000 residents. Fast forward to 2014, and The Shed Distillery opens in Drumshanbo. P.J. Rigney founded The Shed Distillery after 30 years in the drinks business. It is touted as being the world’s largest family owned gin distillery. Born from the bones of a shuttered jam factory which severely hurt the small town, The Shed Distillery is reinvigorating the town and community of Drumshanbo. Head distiller Brian Taft makes an Irish whiskey for the distillery but it is far and away the gin that is their shining star. They now offer 4 other distinctive gins and a vodka in their lineup.

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: dry floral, juniper, citrus, earthy

Palate: intensely herbal, oily, refreshing

Finish: crisp with hints of earthy sweet cream

Price: $44.99/750mL

Botanicals: 

Vapor Infused - gunpowder tea, lemon, grapefruit, Kaffir lime

Pot Still - juniper berries, angelica root, orris root, caraway seed, coriander seed, meadowsweet, cardamom, star anise 

Gunpowder Paloma 

2 oz Drumshanbo Gin 

1 oz grapefruit juice 

½ oz lime juice 

½ oz simple syrup 

3 oz Mexican Squirt or grapefruit soda 

Add gin, grapefruit, lime, and simple syrup to a shaking tin. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 8 - 10 seconds. Strain into Collins glass. Top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with grapefruit half moon.

Obituary

2 ½ oz Drumshanbo Gin 

½ oz dry vermouth 

6 dashes absinthe

Add gin, dry vermouth, and absinthe to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 12 - 15 seconds. Strain into coupe glass. Express and discard lemon twist.