Ha'Penny Rhubarb Gin

Ha'Penny Rhubarb Gin. Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin, Ireland — a naturally pink small-batch pot still gin made distinctive by proofing down with freshly pressed rhubarb juice rather than water, alongside 13 botanicals inspired by Victorian-era Dublin.

Ha'Penny takes its name from the iconic Ha'penny Bridge — pronounced "hay-penny" — the beloved 1816 pedestrian bridge that spans the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin. The botanical selection is directly inspired by Phoenix Park in its Victorian heyday: geranium, dandelion, lavender, and blackberry were all growing in the park when the bridge was built, and all four appear in the gin alongside juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, cracked black pepper, anise, angelica root, licorice bark, and cassia.

What distinguishes Ha'Penny Rhubarb from most flavored gins is the production approach: rather than adding rhubarb flavoring or artificial color, the distillery takes their base Ha'Penny gin off the pot still and proofs it down to bottling strength using freshly pressed rhubarb juice. This means the natural rhubarb tartness, juice color, and fresh botanical character are preserved without any artificial additives. The result is a genuinely pink gin whose color comes entirely from the rhubarb, and whose flavor is bright, crisp, and distinctly Irish.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh rhubarb bouquet with discernible notes of juniper and citrus, followed by subtle hints of botanical spice and soft floral lavender.
• Palate: Fresh rhubarb opens bright and slightly tart, with a vivid botanical mix of juniper, citrus, geranium, and dandelion. Rounds into a pleasant, resinous juniper-forward gin with lavender and blackberry adding depth.
• Finish: Silky and clean with lingering crisp, fresh rhubarb. Long and moreish.

Specs

• Distillery: Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin, Ireland
• Style: Irish Pot Still Gin
• Botanicals: Rhubarb (fresh pressed juice), juniper, blackberry, dandelion flowers, lavender, geranium, orange peel, lemon peel, cracked black pepper, anise, angelica root, licorice bark, coriander, cassia
• Color: Naturally pink from fresh rhubarb juice — no artificial coloring
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Ha'Penny Rhubarb Gin taste like? Fresh rhubarb on the nose with juniper, citrus, and soft botanicals. The palate opens bright and slightly tart with rhubarb, juniper, lavender, and blackberry. The finish is silky and clean with lingering fresh rhubarb.
• Why is Ha'Penny Rhubarb Gin pink? The natural pink color comes entirely from freshly pressed rhubarb juice, which is used to proof the gin down to bottling strength. No artificial coloring is added at any stage.
• What makes Ha'Penny Rhubarb different from other rhubarb gins? Rather than adding rhubarb flavoring or essence, Ha'Penny proofs its base gin down using fresh-pressed rhubarb juice instead of water. This preserves the natural juice color, tartness, and fresh botanical character without any artificial additives.
• What cocktails is Ha'Penny Rhubarb Gin best in? Best served over ice with premium tonic and a wedge of orange. Also works beautifully in a Rhubarb Spritz, Gin Sour, or Bee's Knees where the natural tartness of the rhubarb can complement citrus ingredients.
• What is the Ha'penny Bridge? The Ha'penny Bridge (pronounced hay-penny) is a beloved 1816 pedestrian bridge over the River Liffey in central Dublin. It was nicknamed for the half-penny toll once charged to cross it. The gin's entire botanical selection is inspired by the bridge's Victorian-era surroundings.