Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

Delicious. Smooth.

The nose on this gin is full of herbal, citrus notes. They push away from the traditional juniper-heavy characters encountered in the standards (i.e. Beefeaters, Tanqueray, and Bombay), that my brain processes as a tad synthetic. The palate, at first, is all herbal and vegeteal sweetness, reminiscent of immature honeysuckle. Then citrus notes - lemon, orange, and even grapefruit - emerge and become the driving influence on the palate. (Grapefruit may be the result of the power of suggestion, as it is the official distillery recommendation.) The finish is where the ethanol makes itself known lending an effervescent quality to the experience. Citrus and sugary notes continue to stay on the tongue even as the alcohol burn has long dissipated. Drumshanbo has given us the alcohol version of Sprite! For an Irish gin with artwork that harkens 'The Hobbit', and with a name that rhymes with "roshambo" (Rock Paper Scissors), I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Credits to @cascode , @ContemplativeFox ,and @ctbeck11 for the inspiring reviews! It's official: gin has become a thing for me!

Nice and smooth with my tonic water