Muckross Irish Gin has claimed two prestigious awards at the Berlin International Spirits Competition, securing a gold medal and the title of Ireland’s Gin of the Year for 2025.

Founded by Andrea Kissane and Martin Wray, Muckross Irish Gin is crafted using locally foraged ingredients.
The gin has been praised for its smooth, elegant flavour with a distinct wild side, inspired by the natural beauty of one of Ireland's oldest national parks.
In a blind taste test by industry experts, Muckross Irish Gin stood out, earning a gold medal in the competition.
The Gin of the Year award added too an already successful year for the brand, which has also been featured in British Vogue and won a silver medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
“We were thrilled to hear that Muckross Irish Gin was a double winner! Taking home Ireland’s Gin of the Year was a really special moment for us. We are a new spirit from an ancient kingdom, and it is this fusion of modern ideas with the timelessness of our home that makes our gin so special. Thank you to everyone who supports our small business – we pour love into everything that we create, and we know that you can taste that magic in every sip,” said the company’s founders.
Muckross Irish Gin is made in small batches, using 10 botanicals including hawthorn, blackthorn, heather, rosehip, rosemary, and citrus fruits like bitter orange and grapefruit. Distilled at 40% ABV, it offers a unique drinking experience with floral and citrus notes. The gin’s design also reflects its origins, with a custom bottle inspired by the Victorian architecture of Muckross House.