Description
Glendalough Wild Rose Irish Gin began as a deeply personal act of love. Head Distiller Ciaran “Rowdy” Rooney first made it to honour his mother Rose, who had recently passed away, at his little brother’s wedding. This was his way to have her there in spirit. Carefully-tended flowers from her rose garden are vapour distilled alongside wild roses and plants from the mountains around the distillery. After distilling, the gin is further infused with even more roses to deepen the flavours and give it its beautiful natural pink hue.
Every single batch carries roses from that garden. It is a gin made with grief, love, and craft in equal measure.
Why You’ll Love It
This is one of the most distinctive and emotionally resonant gins in Ireland. The flavour profile is intensely floral yet beautifully balanced, with bright citrus on the nose, rose petal and Turkish Delight on the palate, and a long finish of pink peppercorn and earthy spice. At 37.5% ABV it is approachable and versatile, equally at home in a simple gin and tonic or a Rose and Raspberry Fizz. World Gin Awards Country Winner in both 2021 and 2023 confirms its standing as Ireland’s finest flavoured gin.
Distillery and Production
Glendalough Distillery, County Wicklow, Ireland. Wild rose Irish gin, made with roses from the Rooney family garden and wild roses foraged from the Wicklow mountains. Vapour distilled and post-distillation infused. Bottled at 37.5% ABV.
Awards
World Gin Awards 2023: Flavoured Gin (Ireland), Country Winner. New York International Spirits Competition 2023: Gin, Gold. New York International Spirits Competition 2022: Gin, Gold. New York International Spirits Competition 2021: Gin, Gold 95 Points. World Gin Awards 2021: Flavoured Gin (Ireland), Country Winner. Irish Made 2019: Food and Drink Category, Winner. The Gin Masters 2019: Super Premium, Master.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright lemon and blood orange, soft juniper notes, deeply aromatic and perfumed with fresh rose. Palate: Distinct rose petal, bright berries, Turkish Delight, citrus with a nectar sweetness. Finish: Long finish with floral notes lingering alongside pink peppercorn and a touch of earthy spice.
Cocktail: Rose and Raspberry Fizz
Shake 50ml of Glendalough Wild Rose Irish Gin, 15ml of raspberry syrup, 15ml of lemon juice, and 15ml of Aperol in a shaker with ice. Strain into a highball glass, top with soda water, and garnish with a raspberry and a freshly torn sprig of mint.
Details
Distillery: Glendalough, County Wicklow. Country: Ireland. ABV: 37.5%. Style: Wild Rose Irish Gin.
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