Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (70cl, 43%)

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is a gin from The Shed Distillery in County Leitrim, Ireland. It combines Chinese gunpowder green tea and Irish meadowsweet, gathered around Drumshanbo, with a citrus-led recipe of twelve botanicals. Eight ingredients are distilled in copper pot stills, while four, including the citrus fruits and gunpowder tea, contribute their aromas through vapour. Distillation takes ten hours, after which the gin rests for 21 days before light chill filtration. Bottled at 43%, it brings together fresh citrus notes with tea, juniper and spicy botanicals. The nose shows pronounced citrus aromas with a hint of tropical fruit. The palate is light, with mint notes and plenty of juniper. The finish is sparkling and dry, leaving grapefruit peel and a fine powdery floral note.