Drumshanbo Gunpowder Brazilian Pineapple Gin

Color: Perfectly clear (though the bottle itself is a bright yellow).

Aroma: Green pineapple on the nose, with hints of papaya, makrut lime leaf, and a touch of pine-forward juniper.

As it warms, the pineapple takes on a candy-like note—reminding me a bit of a white jellybean with lime undertones.

Flavor: If the nose made you nervous that the qualities you love about the flagship Gunpowder Gin might be missing, the palate tells another story.

Early notes of beautiful gunpowder tea, juniper, and a touch of cardamom open the experience. It slowly evolves into a pineapple-led heart that reads as more of a citrus blend—candied lemon, dried pineapple, and lime zest—with a touch of vanilla and almond, the latter two likely coming from the meadowsweet.