Dingle Original Pot Still Irish Gin 750ML

Dingle Original Pot Still Irish Gin 750ML is a small-batch London Dry style gin distilled in County Kerry, Ireland, bottled at 42.5% ABV in a 750ml format. Named World's Best Gin and World's Best London Dry Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards, this expression brings the rugged Kerry landscape into the glass through locally foraged botanicals found nowhere else in the gin world.

Quick Facts: ABV: 42.5%  |  Origin: County Kerry, Ireland  |  Style: London Dry  |  Distillery: Dingle Distillery

Production & Heritage

Dingle Distillery sits on the remote Dingle Peninsula along Ireland's wild Atlantic coast, drawing water from its own well sunk 240 feet beneath the distillery floor. Each batch is distilled in small 500-liter runs, a scale that demands careful attention from the distilling team and limits annual output significantly. What separates this gin from the crowded craft field is its roster of foraged Kerry botanicals — rowan berry from mountain ash trees, fuchsia, bog myrtle, hawthorn, and heather — layered over a classic juniper backbone. The result is a London Dry gin with unmistakable Irish terroir.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Piney juniper leads, followed quickly by cracked black pepper and a green freshness reminiscent of celery and freshly cut grass. Underneath, heather and lime zest add a floral-citrus brightness that lifts the nose beyond a standard juniper-forward profile.

Taste: The entry is lush with muddled red berries and lemon verbena, carrying an almost fruit-forward sweetness that catches you off guard for a London Dry. The mid-palate shifts decisively toward spice — cracked black pepper, coriander seed, and a thread of white pepper build heat. A subtle mineral quality, likely from the deep-well water source, anchors the palate and gives the gin structure.

Finish: Medium-long and distinctly peppery, with coriander lingering well after the sip. Floral heather notes return at the very end, leaving a dry, clean impression that invites the next taste.

How to Drink Dingle Gin

Neat or with a single ice cube rewards careful attention to the botanical complexity; a few drops of cool water open up the heather and berry notes further. For mixed serves, this gin's bold spice and fruit character hold their ground against tonic and citrus.

• Gin & Tonic: The peppery backbone cuts through a quality Indian tonic, with a sprig of rosemary emphasizing the herbal Kerry botanicals.
• Negroni: Dingle's red berry notes and robust juniper stand up to Campari's bitterness without disappearing, producing a more aromatic variation on the classic.
• Gimlet: Lime juice amplifies the existing lime zest and coriander in the spirit, resulting in a bright, tightly wound cocktail.

Best For

• Gifting a gin enthusiast who already owns the mainstream bottles
• Exploring terroir-driven spirits with a focus on wild-foraged ingredients
• Hosting a gin tasting flight comparing London Dry expressions from different regions
• Celebrating Irish heritage with a spirit that goes well beyond whiskey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dingle Gin taste like? Dingle Original Gin leads with lush red berry and lemon verbena fruit, then pivots to pronounced cracked black pepper and coriander spice. The finish is dry, peppery, and touched by wild heather from the Kerry hills.

How does Dingle Gin compare to Hendrick's Gin? Hendrick's leans on rose and cucumber for a soft, floral personality at 41.4% ABV, while Dingle is spicier, more juniper-forward, and driven by wild Irish botanicals like bog myrtle and rowan berry at a slightly higher 42.5% ABV. Dingle also took the World's Best Gin title at the 2019 World Gin Awards, giving it significant critical validation in the premium craft segment.

Is Dingle Gin good for sipping neat? Yes — the 42.5% ABV provides enough intensity to carry the complex botanical profile without overwhelming heat, making it a rewarding neat pour for anyone who wants to taste the full spectrum of flavors.

Where is Dingle Gin made? Dingle Original Gin is produced at Dingle Distillery on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, on Ireland's rugged west coast. The distillery uses water from its own well, drilled 240 feet below the surface.

What foods pair well with Dingle Gin? Smoked salmon benefits from the gin's pepper and citrus notes. Fresh oysters mirror its minerality. Aged goat cheese bridges nicely with the herbal, heather-driven aromatics. Grilled prawns with lemon complement the juniper and lime zest character. Dark chocolate with sea salt echoes the spice and clean finish.

What sizes does Dingle Gin come in? The standard offering is the 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Dingle Gin worth the price? Dingle positions as a premium craft gin, and its 500-liter small-batch production, foraged botanicals, and World's Best Gin award support that tier. For drinkers seeking something beyond mass-produced London Drys, the quality and distinctiveness justify the premium positioning.

Why Dingle Gin?

Winning the World's Best Gin title at the 2019 World Gin Awards — along with scoring 92 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge that same year — placed Dingle in rare company for a distillery of its size. The use of wild-foraged Kerry botanicals like rowan berry, bog myrtle, fuchsia, and heather gives this gin a genuine sense of place that cannot be replicated by sourcing dried botanicals from a catalogue. Each 500-liter batch is small enough that the distillers maintain direct control over balance and quality. For anyone who believes gin should taste like somewhere specific, Dingle delivers the west coast of Ireland in a bottle.