The makers of Dingle Gin are raising a glass to major success.
The tipple, produced in County Kerry, took the top prize at the World Gin Awards in London.
Experts blind tasted more than 400 brands to pick a winner.
The company says it's incredibly proud to represent Ireland as a leading producer of gin.
Elliot Hughes, Partner, Dingle Original Gin, said he is also delighted to be "shining a light on our gin's heritage and hometown of Dingle".
12 new gin brands were launched in Ireland in 2018, according to the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland.
When Dingle Gin launched in 2012, it was one of only 2 gins being produced in Ireland.
Local botanicals including rowanberry from the mountain ash trees, fuchsia, bog myrtle, hawthorn and heather are used to give it its unique flavour.
