Rebel City Distillery was honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle, for the official launch ofMaharani Pomelo Vodka and the grand opening of Rebel City Distillery’s Spirit School on April 28th at 2025 . This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for the family-run distillery, celebrating innovation, heritage, and community.
The launch event, held at Rebel City Distillery’s home in Cork City, was a heartfelt celebration joined by friends, family, and local supporters. Guests experienced first-hand the bold flavours and artisanal spirit that define the distillery’s newest release.
Maharani Pomelo Vodka
Crafted with the same passion and creativity that brought global recognition to Maharani Gin, this new spirit is a tribute to both Ireland’s wild spirit and the vibrant culture of Kerala, India where cofounders are from . Distilled by Master Distiller Robert Barrett using sun-dried pomelo peels from the Western Ghats — the region where co-founder Bhagya Barrett was raised — Maharani Pomelo Vodka is handcrafted in small batches and bottled at 39.6% ABV.Bright, zesty, and full of life, Maharani Pomelo Vodka is designed for sipping, mixing, and celebrating. It is now available for purchase at www.rebelcitydistillery.com, with a major retail launch planned soon.
Spirit School Now Open
Alongside the vodka launch, Rebel City Distillery proudly unveiled its new Spirit School, offering an immersive experience into the art of craft distilling. Housed within Cork City’s first distillery in over 50 years and nestled in a beautifully restored former Ford factory, the Spirit School is part of the distillery’s award-winning visitor centre. Guests can now book interactive sessions to learn, explore, and even create their own spirits — a truly unique experience for spirit lovers and curious minds alike.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate this moment. Your love and support have made this possible, and we’re so excited to share our newest creation with the world.” said co-founders Bhagya Barrett & Robert Barrett
