Dingle Original Gin
Dingle · Dingle Distillery
Dingle's gin captures the wild Atlantic hedgerows of Kerry without relying on novelty botanicals. The balance between classic juniper structure and softer floral elements makes it versatile — equally at home in a Martini or a G&T with a sprig of rosemary.
Nose
Bright juniper leads with a piney, resinous edge, followed by waves of floral rose, gentle coriander seed, and a bright citrus thread. There's a creamy, almost waxy quality underneath.
Palate
The juniper stays central but makes room for angelica root's earthy bitterness, a distinct violet note, and a warming ginger spice. It has real textural weight for a London Dry style.
Finish
Medium-long with herbal juniper, a flicker of lavender, and a clean, peppery exit.
- Style
- London Dry Style
- Botanicals
- Juniper, rowan berry, bog myrtle, heather, hawthorn, coriander, angelica root, chervil seed
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot distillation in a copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Peninsula Collins — 2 oz Dingle Gin · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.75 oz simple syrup · Top with soda water · Build in a highball over ice, garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Food Pairing
Fresh oysters with mignonette
Crafted in small batches on a copper pot still at the Dingle Distillery on Ireland's rugged Dingle Peninsula, this gin uses locally foraged botanicals alongside classic London Dry staples.
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