From the mind of PJ Rigney, Gunpowder Irish Gin announced the launch of Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel. The vibrant flavor profile and striking bottle design add distinct Italian elegance to the Gunpowder Irish Gin range.

This unique Gunpowder release is a collaboration with two-time world champion mixologist and bartender Bruno Vanzan. Together, they crafted a gin that celebrates the DNA of Gunpowder Gin. 

The collaboration introduces two new botanicals – Italian Viola Fig and Tuscan Juniper – joining the original 12 botanicals sourced from nine exotic countries. The result is a gin that delivers exotic layers of fresh citrus, Oriental botanicals, and Gunpowder Tea, elevated by the refined richness of fig, laurel, and Tuscan juniper.

“We are delighted to continue our journey through Italy with the launch of Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel,” Rigney said in a news releas. “Collaborating with Bruno Vanzan on this release was a true pleasure. As a 2-time mixology world champion from Italy, Bruno was uniquely qualified to craft a gin that is perfectly suited to cocktail experimentation.”

To commemorate the launch, a Signature Serve was created to highlight the unique character of Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel. With the gin as its base, the Ciao Bruno is a refreshing cocktail, balanced with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup, topped with a splash of soda water for a light, effervescent finish. 

Garnished with lemon and fresh mint, this cocktail balances the fig’s sweetness and botanical depth. Look out for Bruno’s visit to the U.S. in 2026.

The addition of the Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel joins an esteemed portfolio of gins masterfully crafted by Rigney. The flagship expression, with its bold blue bottle, is slow-distilled in medieval copper pot stills to reveal vibrant layers of citrus, Oriental botanicals, and Gunpowder Tea. 

The range has since expanded to include the California Orange Citrus Edition, a bright, sun-kissed twist featuring bold notes of California orange; the Sardinian Citrus Edition, inspired by the Mediterranean coast with refined, aromatic citrus depth; and now Italian Fig & Laurel. 

The Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel retails for $37.99 and is now available nationwide and exclusively at Publix in FL and KY.

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About The Shed Distillery

Founded in 2014 by PJ Rigney, The Shed Distillery is known for creating award-winning products including Gunpowder Irish Gin, Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey and Sausage Tree Vodka. Blending traditional distilling practices with modern innovation, The Shed Distillery emphasizes quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability, using locally sourced ingredients to create distinctive flavors.For more information, visit https://www.thesheddistillery.com/.