CO. KERRY, DINGLE GIN
Winner of countless taste awards, Dingle Gin may be classified as a London Dry gin, but it’s 100% Irish in both recipe and origins. Distilled in Kerry with Irish botanicals such as rowan berry, bog myrtle, hawthorn and heather, this gin is in a league of its own with its fresh, floral character. Dingle Gin costs €38.95.
CO. GALWAY, TRIBE IRISH GIN
A premium, small-batch craft gin, Tribe Irish Gin is inspired by Galway, the city of the tribes. It is made using botanicals and seaweed native to the West of Ireland along with a dash of citrus and a hint of spice. If you have ever wanted to distill your own gin, you need to add a trip to the Tribe Gin School to your bucket list this summer. Opening in May, it’s promised to be a fun-filled few hours where the Tribe team will take you step-by-step through the distillation process and explain how to produce a delicious gin. Tribe Gin costs €35.
CO. LEITRIM, DRUMSHANBO GUNPOWDER IRISH GIN
From the Curious Mind of PJ Rigney comes Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin. Discover exotic layers of fresh citrus, oriental botanicals, and gunpowder tea, the result of PJ’s curious journey from China back home to The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Enjoy with a generous wedge of fresh red grapefruit and chilled premium tonic. The Shed Distillery Experience is open 7-days offering fully guided tours of the fully operational, authentic distillery, including an expert whiskey tasting and complimentary gin & tonic.
CO. DONEGAL, RUNWAY 28 GIN
This aviation-themed Irish gin will take your taste buds on an unforgettable flight! Featuring a classic mixture of earthy botanicals, with a hint of pepper, the company’s co-director MarieAnn McLoughlin Dwyer teamed up with Listoke Distillery in Co. Louth to create a drink in the aviation industry. Runway 28 is a premium gin researched, studied and blended with the stories and experiences of aviation in mind. Runway 28 Gin costs €35.
CO. LOUTH, LISTOKE 1777
As the biggest gin distillery in Ireland, it’s safe to say the experts at Listoke Distillery know what they’re doing when it comes to gin. Listoke 1777 has won multiple awards including Best Irish Gin and Best Gin in Europe which is no surprise really considering its bold and impressive flavour. Jasmine, cardamom, and rowan berries are among the botanicals in this Co. Louth creation, which was designed to be enjoyed neat or with ice and a slice of orange peel. Listoke 1777 costs €30.
CO. MEATH, KELLS GIN
Celebrating the history and culture of this Co. Meath town, Kells Gin was launched last year by the team at the Headfort Arms Hotel. Produced at Listoke Distillery in Co. Louth, this 42% premium craft gin features a classic core of botanicals as well as contemporary additions of elderflower, netter, sumac and fennel. Enjoy a Kells Gin with a premium tonic on ice, plus a slice of orange and a hint of orange zest in order to amplify the citrus flavour. Kells Gin costs €39.
CO. DUBLIN, DUBLIN CITY GIN
You’d think it would be tough to incorporate local flavours into a gin produced in a capital city, but the folks at Dublin City Spirits have done it, using summer rhubarb grown along the Grand Canal! The result is a dry gin with a silky finish, thanks to its milk-spirit base. As Ireland’s most impressive award-winner, Dublin City Gin is a premium hand-crafted dry style gin that’s been acclaimed for quality and taste both at home and abroad. Dublin City Gin costs €38.95 at dublincityspirits.com & irishmalts.ie
CO. CORK, GRAHAM NORTON GIN
TV presenter and author Graham Norton has added a fruity new addition to his premium gin range. He has teamed up with West Cork distillers, Invivo & Co, to create Own Marmalade GiN which is dry in style and crafted with Irish grains and locally foraged botanicals including coriander, lemon peel, gooseberry, basil, elderflower and oranges. Graham’s Own Irish and Own Pink GiN also boast very distinctive flavours and have won numerous accolades and awards. All are available for €39 in SuperValu stores.
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TONIC WATER POACHERS DRINKS
Poachers Drinks is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing drinks brands based in Co. Wexford. They produce a range of seven exciting, all- natural mixers using uniquely Irish ingredients. Their innovative range includes international award-winning tonic waters, sodas, ginger ale and ginger beer. The drinks, made sustainably in Ireland, are inspired by a love of our island’s native ingredients, people and culture. All Poachers Drinks can be enjoyed as a mixer for the most exciting gin, spirits and cocktails. #ModernIrishMixers
LISTOKE DISTILLERY & GIN SCHOOL
Under the guidance of Listoke’s in-house experts you’ll learn all about the distillation process and the craft of gin making. First up is a visit to the distillery and then a workshop in which you’ll be able to design your personal gin using the different available botanicals. G&T’s are served throughout. Tickets are €95 per person.
GIN EXPERIENCE, LOUGH DERG GIN CRUISE
It’s not every day one has the opportunity to drink gin while sailing up and down Lough Derg. The Lough Derg Gin Cruise leaves from Ballina, Co. Tipperary where you will be treated to a gin masterclass with a tasting session of three premium gins served with their perfect garnish. The trip lasts 90 minutes before it’s back toFlanagan’s On The Lake bar for a gin cocktail and a sing-song! Tickets are €40pp.
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