| Rating | 89 |
| Style | Vodka |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $30.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2026-07-08 |
Drumshanbo Sausage Tree Irish Vodka Review
If this Irish distillery’s “Gunpowder” gins are more well-known, their oddly-named vodka is every bit as good. (Sausage Tree refers to a tree on the African Serengeti which grows hanging fruit that looks like a cased sausage.) This vodka, however, is distilled from wild Irish nettle and Irish grains to create an absolutely lovely nose — bright, floral, and a bit herbal — though the palate doesn’t quite deliver on that promise.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Learn About Vodka
Related Drumshanbo Reviews
Drumshanbo Marsala Cask Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey:
Drumshanbo is an accomplished all-rounder among Irish distillers, equally adept at producing gin, vodka, and distinctly Irish whiskeys. ...
Drumshanbo Tawny Port Cask Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey:
Using malted Irish barley, unmalted Irish barley, and Irish Barra oats, the Connacht-based Shed Distillery triple distills this whiskey on ...
Related Vodka Reviews
Brixeur Vodka:
This Oregon-based vodka is a bit more worldly, produced with wheat from Champagne, potatoes from Poland, and local Pinot Noir grapes from ...
Beluga Gold Line Vodka:
We regret to inform you that the outrageously expensive vodka is very good. Distilled from organic winter wheat, it’s clean and creamy ...
Featured Vodka Articles
For Craft Spirit Distillers, a Dark Mood Is Simmering:
Craft distilleries have grown and flourished for the better part of two decades, but the tides are turning as the industry faces a crisis.
The ‘Drinks of Summer’ That Never Were:
We took a look at the libations that have been declared the "drink of the summer" over the years that, quite frankly, weren't.
Why Are Kalamatas the Black Sheep of Martini Olives?:
Cocktail culture is no stranger to defying tradition, so what is it about black olives that make them the black sheep of garnishes?
No, Vodka Is Not a ‘Neutral Spirit’:
For decades, vodka's legal definition has imposed a linguistic straightjacket on the spirit that shapes how consumers everywhere think of it.
