Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin

Glendalough Distillery sits in the Wicklow Mountains south of Dublin, where master distiller Rowland Keogh forages wild botanicals throughout the seasons to create this distinctive Irish gin.

Each batch reflects the specific plants available during harvest, with the core botanical bill featuring fresh wild ingredients gathered from the surrounding woodlands, hedgerows, and hillsides.

Expect to find components like wild rose, watermint, red clover, wood sorrel, wild raspberry, and various native herbs depending on the season of production.

The distillery uses a copper pot still and adds the foraged botanicals to a base of juniper and other traditional gin ingredients, creating a contemporary style that bridges classic gin character with a distinctly herbaceous, floral Irish terroir.

The result is a remarkably fresh and layered spirit that showcases the biodiversity of the Wicklow region. Glendalough Wild Botanical works beautifully in a simple gin and tonic where the delicate foraged notes can shine through, though it also adds unexpected depth to a classic martini.

For those seeking a gin with genuine provenance and a connection to place, this offering represents the growing movement of terroir-driven spirits emerging from small Irish distilleries.