Irish Gin

It was a natural progression from making botanical-infused poitín to creating our own handcrafted gin. With local ingredients to the fore, these unique gins are West of Ireland takes on contemporary dry gin, made using local flowers and herbs that are macerated in our copper pot still overnight and remain in the still during distillation. They’re inspired by the bogs, hedgerows and seashore of our very own Connemara, and the historical trade links with Southern Europe that gave Galway City its distinctly Latin feel.

Our ‘Classic’ Gin – a luxury Connemara Gin with extraordinary flavour, handmade at Micil Distillery using local flowers and herbs. Awarded Best Irish Contemporary Gin at the 2022 World Gin Awards.

Micil Irish Gin is a true story of place, distilled with wild Connemara flowers and herbs including bog myrtle, heather, hawberry, and the same Connemara bogbean we’ve been adding to our poitín for over 170 years.

A superb balance of citrus, spice and rich floral flavours. A fragrant citrus nose, with hints of heather and bog-myrtle, gives way to classic juniper and sweet liquorice notes, warm spice and a silky lasting finish.