When you think of Irish drinks, Guinness, whiskey and Irish coffee come to mind but maybe not gin. However in recent years Ireland has produced some exceptional distillers who are creating top quality craft gins. In celebration of St Patrick’s Day this week, we thought we’d highlight a few premium Irish craft gins placing the Emerald Isle well and truly on the gin map.

London to Lima Glacier Gin is the creation of British Distiller Alex James and his Peruvian wife Karena, both of whom made the adventurous move - along with their two 20-litre copper pot stills from London to Lima.

Meet Andi Ross aka "Madame Distiller" - conservationist, innovator and the Founder/Head Distiller of the Award-winning Island Gin.