Gin
Gin, the quintessential spirit of sophistication and pleasure, has found a devoted following in India. With its rich botanical notes and diverse profiles, gin enthusiasts are constantly exploring the depths of this captivating spirit. In this blog, we will embark on a delightful journey through the top 10 gin brands in India, exploring their unique flavors, distillation techniques, and the perfect tonic pairings that elevate the gin experience to new heights.
Bombay Sapphire
- One of the world's most famous gin, Bombay Sapphire was launched in 1987 and was sold to Bacardi in 1997.
- The gin comes in a beautiful sapphire-colored bottle with Queen Victoria's photograph on the label and is distilled using a vapor infusion process.
- It is made with 10 botanicals few being cassia bark, licorice and coriander.
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
- Made from a blend of botanicals such as lemongrass, Darjeeling Green Tea, citrus peels, juniper and other Indian herbs, Jaisalmer Gin is manufactured by Radico Khaitan in their Rampur distillery.
- The gin is a triple-distilled neutral grain spirit, re-distilled in a traditional copper pot still. The spirit was launched internationally in late 2018, before it launched in India later 2019.
- Awarded the Best Gin Gold Medal 2020 by The Fifty Best, USA and also ranked Best in Asia 2019 by The Gin Guide Awards, UK.
Tanqueray
- Originated in London in 19830, Tanqueray is a dry gin and is now produced in Scotland.
- Marketed worldwide, it has its largest market in the US, followed by southern Europe. The main 3 botanicals it has after juniper are coriander, angelica root, and licorice.
- Tanqueray became the highest selling gin in the world for the first time in 2016, with nearly 3 million nine-liter cases sold.
Gordon's
- Gordon's was first produced in London, England in 1769 and now is incredibly popular in the UK, US and Greece. Since then, the ingredients and the distillation process have remained the same.
- This gin is distilled 3 times with 3 botanicals as well as juniper berries and a secret weapon: an ingredient only 12 individuals in the entire world know.
- Every label and bottle top of Gordon's gin has a depiction of a wild boar.