From the Altar of the Italian Sun: The Magic of Drumshanbo Sardinian Citrus & Fig

If you thought you knew the boundaries of Irish Gin, the Shed Distillery is here to redefine them. Their latest masterpiece, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with Sardinian Citrus & Italian Fig, is less of a spirit and more of a liquid postcard from a Mediterranean summer.

While the original Gunpowder Gin (in the iconic blue bottle) became a cult favorite for its bold, tea-forward spice, this new expression brings a sophisticated, sun-drenched sweetness that is unlike anything else on your bar cart.

The secret lies in the Sardinian Citrus (Pompia) and the Italian Fig. Here’s why this bottle is turning heads:

- The Rare Pompia Fruit: Found almost exclusively on the island of Sardinia, the Pompia is one of the rarest citrus fruits in the world. It’s a hybrid of a grapefruit and a lemon, offering a deep, essential-oil richness without the sharp acidic bite.      
- The Languid Italian Fig: The addition of sun-dried Italian figs provides a subtle, honeyed earthiness. It doesn't make the gin "sweet" in a sugary sense; instead, it adds a velvety texture and a dark, jammy depth that grounds the bright citrus.   
- The Signature Gunpowder Base: You still get those classic botanicals—slow-dried Gunpowder tea, meadowsweet, and coriander—which provide a spicy, structural backbone to the fruitier top notes.

- The Mediterranean G&T: This serves as the ultimate refreshment, utilizing floral notes to highlight the gin's natural brightness while savory herbal accents pull out the deeper, earthier notes of the Italian fig.
- The Fig Negroni: A sophisticated twist on a classic, where the honeyed fruit profile of the gin stands up perfectly against bittersweet liqueurs, creating a rich and velvety texture that lingers on the palate.
- The Laurel Collins: A bright and effervescent choice that focuses on the aromatic side of the spirit, using a fresh botanical garnish to bridge the gap between the spicy Gunpowder tea and the vibrant Sardinian citrus.

Finding a gin this specific often requires a trip to a specialty boutique, but you don't have to travel to the coast of Italy—or even out of the borough—to find it.

At Frost Doylestown, we pride ourselves on curating a backbar that tells a story. Whether you want to try it in a custom-crafted cocktail at our lounge or you're looking for that perfect, unique bottle to add to your home collection, the Drumshanbo Italian Fig & Sardinian Citrus Gin is waiting for you.

Stop by this weekend to experience the rarest flavors of Ireland and Italy, right here in the heart of Doylestown.