Drumshanbo California Orange Citrus Gunpowder Irish Gin
Drumshanbo California Orange Citrus Gunpowder Irish Gin is a 43% ABV (86 proof) Irish gin in a 750mL bottle — the citrus-forward edition of PJ Rigney's Gunpowder Gin, slow-distilled by hand in medieval copper pot stills at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim. Eight pot-still and four vapor-infused botanicals — juniper, gunpowder green tea, coriander, meadowsweet, cardamom and more — meet fresh California orange peel, the inspiration from Rigney's travels along California's sun-kissed coast. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: citrus Irish gin
- Botanicals: 12 total incl. gunpowder green tea + fresh California orange peel
- Distillation: copper pot stills, 8 pot-still + 4 vapor-infused botanicals
- Distillery: The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland
Curiosity Calls for California
The original Gunpowder Gin is a botanical showpiece; this edition keeps the whole recipe and turns the California orange up loud. The orange peel brightens the tea's earthy depth without softening the juniper — zesty, juicy and aromatic in the blue bottle with the copper accents. It is the G&T bottle that makes people ask what they're drinking. For more, browse gin, spirits and the Drumshanbo collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: zesty sweet orange, candied citrus peel, subtle juniper, green tea. Palate: juicy orange slices, citrus oil, herbal spice, mild bitterness. Finish: smooth and refreshing, with lingering orange zest and gentle floral notes.
How to Enjoy
The house serve is a gin and tonic with Mediterranean tonic and a slice of orange or blood orange. It also shines in a citrus martini, a Gin Sunrise, or a spritz with prosecco and orange bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "gunpowder" in the gin? Gunpowder green tea — rolled-leaf Chinese tea that adds a light smoky, earthy complexity to the botanical mix.
How is it different from regular Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin? Same 12-botanical recipe, with fresh California orange peel added for a bolder, juicier citrus profile.
What is the ABV? 43% ABV (86 proof), in the 750mL bottle.
California sunshine, Irish copper — order Drumshanbo California Orange Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.