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Summer activities in Cork: tours, tastings and great days out with friends or family
Summer activities in Cork: tours, tastings and great days out with friends or family Summer in Cork is made for getting out, exploring the city, and doing something memorable with the people you like most. If you are looking for summer activities in Cork that work for...
Maharani Pomelo Vodka named Best Irish Vodka at the 2026 World Drinks Awards
Maharani Pomelo Vodka named Best Irish Vodka at the 2026 World Drinks Awards We have some brilliant news to share from Rebel City Distillery in Cork. Maharani Pomelo Vodka has been awarded Best Irish Vodka at the 2026 World Drinks Awards. This award means a lot to our...
Maharani Gin is now available in the UK on Amazon.co.uk
Maharani Gin is now available in the UK on Amazon.co.uk We have exciting news for our UK friends and Rebel City supporters. Maharani Gin is now available to buy in the UK through Amazon.co.uk, making it easier than ever to enjoy a bottle at home with quick delivery....
Gin & Cheese Tasting Experience at Rebel City Distillery (Cork)
If you love artisan cheese and a perfectly balanced gin, this one is for you. We’re excited to introduce a brand-new Gin & Cheese Tasting Experience at Rebel City Distillery — a relaxed, flavour-led evening where we pair high-quality local Irish cheeses with...
Bhagya Barrett Finalist | Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026
We’re delighted to share that Bhagya Barrett, co-founder of Rebel City Distillery, has been selected as a finalist for the Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026. What are the Women in Food & Drink Awards? The Women in Food & Drink Awards celebrate the...
COCKTAIL RECIPES
BOHEMIAN COFFEE BY REBEL CITY DISTILLERY
Indulge your senses with our Bohemian Coffee with Absinthe – a captivating blend of rich coffee and the enchanting allure of the Green Fairy.
Maharani Hot Gin Chai
This is our second year making this fabulously Maharani Hot Gin Chai and we want to share the recipe with you!
Maharani Mixology Competition: Winter Warmers
Today we want to showcase cocktails from our Maharani Mixology Competition that suit the winter mood.
Cocktail Recipes Inspired by India & Ireland -Maharani Mixology Competition
To celebrate Indian Independence Day, 15 August, we’d like to share some cocktail recipes inspired by the connections between India and Ireland, just like Maharani Gin.
Maharani Mixology Competition: Summer Time Feeling
Made in Ireland and spiced in Kerala, India. Maharani reflects the unexpected connections and cultural vibrancy of modern Ireland. For St Patrick’s Day 2021 we commissioned a Maharani Gin cocktail that reflects the coming together of cultures, a modern Ireland that...
FOOD PAIRING
Maharani Gin Food Pairings: Cornflake Chivda
Looking for some special nibbles to pair your Maharani Gin with over Christmas and New Year? How about Cornflake Chivda.
Maharani Gin Christmas Nibbles: Black Pudding & Apple Sausage Rolls
Looking for some Christmas nibbles to pair with your Maharani Gin? You must try these Black Pudding & Apple Sausage Rolls.
Monkfish Curry & Mashed Potato: Maharani Gin Food Pairings
Try this Monkfish Curry with your next Maharani Gin & tonic! The pairing of food with gin is gaining popularity with #ginstronomy as the culinary experts are now matching the complex botanicals with their favourite foods. Maharani Gin pairs particularly well with spicey food, savoury nibbles, fish, and cheese.
MIXOLOGY COMPEITION
BORN SOCIAL COCKTAIL COMPETITION
We are excited to announce that this year we are teaming up with Schweppes for first ever SCHWEPPES BORN SOCIAL COCKTAIL COMPETITION.The prize is an all-expenses X2 night trip to London Cocktail Week in Oct with Schweppes Brand Ambassador - @schweppes_shelly ....
Maharani Mixology Competition 2022: Rebel
To support the bar trade fully reopening in 2022 we are running a special Maharani Mixology Competition with a prize of a €500 one for all voucher. The theme of the competition is ‘Rebel’, going against the grain, the revolutionary and the rebellious. Liberating...
Maharani Mixology Competition: Cocktails & Cross-Cultural Connections
#MaharaniMixologyCompetition For St Patrick’s Day 2021 Rebel City Distillery are commissioning a Maharani Gin cocktail that reflects the coming together of cultures, a modern Ireland that embraces its roots and takes inspiration from around the world. Made in Ireland...
EVENTS
REBEL CITY DISTILLERY AT CORK SUMMERSHOW 2023
Rebel City Distillery had an incredible debut at the Cork Summer Show 2023, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Our participation in this esteemed event allowed us to engage with the community, raise brand awareness, and connect with fellow producers. Organized by the Munster Agricultural Society, the Cork Summer Show has a rich history dating back to 1806. We look forward to returning next year for another remarkable experience
Rebel City Distillery in National Ploughing Championship 2022
We are super thrilled with the opportunity we had to be at National Ploughing and World championship 2022 . Representing Cork city at Local Enterprise Village was such an honour .This would not have been possible without support from Cork Local Enterprise Office ....
Maharani Raffle in aid of the Red Cross Covid 19 India Emergency
Speaking about the pandemic in India, Rebel City Distillery’s Co-Founder, Bhagya Barrett said, “Our minds and hearts are with all the people suffering throughout my homeland. So far, the situation in Kerala is faring better than many other parts of India but my heart is breaking seeing the national death toll rise each day. We wanted to contribute in some small way and have decided to raffle a Maharani Gin Gift Box and a selection of Indian art.”
