St Patrick's Gin
Distilled in small batches at Saint Patrick's Distillery in Douglas, Cork. The base spirit is entirely made from potatoes and it is flavoured with juniper, citrus, coriander, citrus, liquorice and other botanicals. Best of all, this gin is naturally gluten free!
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St Patrick's Gin
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Juniper and Citrus aroma, smooth on the palate with a hint of warming spices and a tantalising sweetness.
Fact Sheet
Distillery
Saint Patrick's Distillery, Douglas, Cork.
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
40%
Country
Ireland
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Serve over ice with a quality tonic water mixer, garnished with a generous wedge of lime to create a perfect balance.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awarded the 2018 Silver Medal Winner @ IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition)
Awarded the Bronze Medal Winner 2015 @ Blas na hÉireann (Irish Food Awards)
FAQs
The standard Irish spirits measure is 35.5ml, established under Irish Weights and Measures regulations, which is one third larger than the UK standard measure of 25ml. This means Irish whiskey measures are meaningfully more generous than those served in Britain or most of Europe. In many Irish pubs, particularly in rural areas, the measure may be served as a slightly rounded 35ml to 40ml pour depending on the house custom and staff training.
A standard Irish measure of spirits is 35.5ml, set by the Intoxicating Liquor Act. This is the regulated minimum measure for spirits served in licensed Irish premises. For reference, the UK standard measure is 25ml and the standard EU measure varies by country. The larger Irish measure reflects both historical convention and regulatory tradition. When purchasing a single or double in an Irish pub, you are receiving a more generous pour than in most other jurisdictions.
An Irish spirit measure is 35.5ml, the legally mandated minimum pour size for spirits in Irish licensed premises under Irish licensing law. This contrasts with the UK standard of 25ml and the Scottish standard of 25ml or 35ml. The Irish measure is one third larger than the standard UK pour. When comparing spirit consumption across markets, this difference is significant: a single Irish measure is the equivalent of approximately 1.4 standard UK measures.
The Irish spirit measure is 35.5ml. This is the standard regulated pour for spirits in Irish licensed premises, set by Irish licensing legislation. By comparison: the UK standard is 25ml, and European measures range from 20ml to 40ml depending on the country. The 35.5ml Irish standard reflects a historically established convention that has been codified into licensing law.
