Drumshanbo with Californian Orange Citrus Gunpowder Irish Gin

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with California Orange Citrus is an artisanal craft spirit produced by The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. Distilled in traditional medieval copper pot stills, this expression combines slow pot distillation of classic botanicals with vapor infusion. The recipe layers signature oriental botanicals and Chinese gunpowder green tea with an extra vapor infusion of sun-drenched California orange citrus. The result is a vibrant, citrus-forward profile balancing bright sweet orange, exotic baking spices, earthy green tea tannins, and crisp piney juniper.

Food Pairing: Duck à l'orange, grilled prawns, orange glaze chicken, goat cheese crostini, salted almonds, and citrus fruit tarts.

Tasting Notes: Crystal clear in appearance with a rich, smooth, and citrus-oily mouthfeel.

Nose: Intensely aromatic up front, opening with sweet California orange peel, fresh mandarin zest, and floral orange blossom, underlaid by resinous pine juniper and earthy herbal green tea.

Palate: Full-bodied and radiant on the palate, featuring sweet citrus oils and ripe orange juice notes, balancing into warm cardamom spice, star anise, earthy gunpowder tea tannins, and crisp juniper needle.

Finish: Long, warm, and refreshing with lingering notes of sweet orange zest, subtle exotic spice, and a clean botanical closure.

Serve: Serve over ice topped with premium Indian or Mediterranean tonic water, garnished with a generous slice of fresh orange, or build into an Orange Blossom Collins, French 75, or Citrus Negroni.