Gunpowder Irish Gin

Created at the edge of a lake, in a small Irish town called Drumshanbo (from where the gin gets it's name). It's here you will find The Shed Distillery. This is a gin which is far from ordinary, they slow-distil their gin using some of natures finest oriental botanicals, along with gunpowder tea.

A whole range of botanicals are used in the creation of this gin, inspired by the travels of PJ Rigney, the Master Distiller. Using juniper, coriander, star anise, orris carrot, Chinese lemon, grapefruit, kafir lime, and (as the name suggests) gunpowder tea. The gunpowder tea is a green tea that has been slowly dried and gives a bold, bright, and slightly spiced freshness to the gin.

The nose on this gin is refreshingly light, and citrus-forward. There is a citrus zest note which blends with herbaceous juniper, as well as a little juniper. On the palate, this is a blast! It explodes with flavors, with citrus dominating. Grapefruit really shines through here. Mid palate the juniper and tea come through, along with a bright note from juniper. The gin finishes quieter, and slightly sweet with herbal notes. Anise, and cardamom are subtle and lead into meadowsweet - which lends a delicate honey vanilla nuance. 

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