The long list of Indian Gin Brands

Indian Craft Gin: The Rise of a New Spirits Category

The Indian craft gin movement began around 2015 and accelerated after 2018, led by a wave of distilleries primarily emerging from Goa. Today, the category has expanded across India with producers in Goa, Bangalore, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.

Here is a curated guide to the Indian craft gins that have shaped this evolving category.

Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin

Named after Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, this gin draws inspiration from the Northeast. It uses botanicals sourced from Meghalaya, Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, creating a distinctly regional expression.

Chambal Gin

Inspired by the Chambal Valley in Madhya Pradesh, historically known for its rugged landscape, Chambal Gin reflects its origin through bold packaging and Indian botanicals such as black and green cardamom. It is produced by the third generation of Bapuna Alcobrew.

Udaipur Gin

Following a trend of destination-inspired gins from Rajasthan such as Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, Udaipur Gin introduces floral expressions including Gulab and Violet. It is crafted in Goa with an Indian flavour profile.

Greater Than

One of the pioneers of India’s craft gin revolution, Greater Than is a London Dry-style gin made in Goa. It is juniper-forward with citrus notes and has helped define the category in India.

The brand has also released variations such as Juniper Bomb and No Sleep Coffee Gin.

Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin

From Nao Spirits, Hapusa is a premium Himalayan dry gin that uses Indian botanicals such as turmeric and mango. It is positioned as a more complex and terroir-driven expression of Indian gin.

Stranger & Sons

A key player in India’s craft gin boom, Stranger & Sons is made in Goa and uses bold spice-led botanicals such as mace, pepper, and nutmeg, giving it a distinctly Indian character.

Pumori Gin

Named after Mount Pumori near Everest, this gin uses juniper sourced from Himalayan regions. Produced by the makers of Woodburns Whisky, it includes 12 botanicals such as vanilla and is positioned as a small-batch craft gin.

Tickle Dry Gin

Made in Goa by Adinco Distillers, Tickle is a classic dry gin with Indian spice influences including cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. The distillery is also known for producing feni and traditional Goan liqueurs.

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Terai Indian Dry Gin

Made in Rajasthan by Globus Spirits, Terai is an Indian Dry Gin rooted in distilling expertise dating back to 1958. Holy basil is one of its signature botanicals, giving it a distinct Indian aromatic profile.

Samsara Gin

Samsara is a London Dry-style gin crafted in Goa using 11 botanicals including vetiver, hemp seeds, and blood orange. It is exported to the US and also available in Maharashtra.

It is also known for introducing India’s first pink gin expression.

Jin Jiji Gin

Produced in Goa by High Road Spirits, Jin Jiji reflects India through botanicals such as cashew nut and tulsi. It is designed as a modern Indian gin with strong regional identity.

The brand also produces Jin Jiji Darjeeling, a tea-infused expression using Darjeeling tea. This variant is currently not widely available in India.

Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin

From the makers of Rampur Single Malt (Radico Khaitan), Jaisalmer Gin was initially launched internationally before entering the Indian market.

Botanicals include lemongrass and Darjeeling tea, distilled at their Rampur facility.

Clearly Good Gin

Clearly Good is a value-driven Indian craft gin launched to make quality gin more accessible. Produced in Goa, it uses 15 botanicals and is coloured with butterfly pea flower.

The gin is known for its colour-changing effect when mixed with an acidic ingredient, making it popular in cocktail presentations.

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Integrity Craft Gin

Integrity “Craft Gin” is positioned as an affordable entry into India’s craft gin category. It is produced in Solapur, Maharashtra by Vishnu Laxmi Co-op Grape Distillery, a company known for large-scale spirit production.

Nilgiris Gin

From the makers of Amrut Single Malt, Nilgiris Gin reflects the spice-rich profile of South India. It incorporates regional botanicals such as spices, tea, and betel leaf, giving it a distinctly Indian aromatic character.

Blue Moon Gin

Produced in Rajpura, Punjab by NV Distillers, Blue Moon is a long-established brand reintroduced with updated packaging and recipe. It follows a classic juniper-forward London Dry style.

The gin uses rice spirit as its base, giving it a distinctive texture compared to traditional grain-based gins.

Gin Dia

Gin Dia is produced in Kerala by the makers of Wild Tiger Rum. Designed primarily for export markets, it features 23 foraged Indian botanicals, including Himalayan juniper.

Its global travel retail rollout was impacted by the pandemic but is positioned at a premium international price point.

Matinee Gin

Matinee Gin, launched in Goa in 2021, is crafted with unique Indian botanicals such as snake saffron, Kagzi lime, and white turmeric, giving it a distinctive regional identity.

Seqer Gin

Seqer is a newer Goa-based gin featuring 10 botanicals including cashew nut and rosemary. It represents the evolving modern craft gin movement in India.

Gin Gin

Made in Goa, Gin Gin is a nine-botanical craft gin marketed as India’s first hemp gin. Its official Goa launch has been anticipated but is still awaited in the market.

Trading Tides Gin

A collaboration between Four Pillars Gin (Australia) and Stranger & Sons (India), Trading Tides blends botanicals from both regions, including Australian lemon myrtle, anise myrtle, river mint, and Indian kokum and tamarind.

Doja Gin

Doja is an Indo-Japanese craft gin made in Goa using Japanese botanicals such as yuzu, sansho pepper, and cedar leaf from Wakayama, alongside Indian ingredients like fennel and cardamom.

Satiwa Gin

Satiwa, made in Goa, positions itself as “the happy high gin.” It incorporates hemp along with rose petals, cinnamon, coriander, and angelica root.

Tamras Gin

Produced in an independent craft distillery in Goa, Tamras uses 16 botanicals including mosambi, lotus flower, and lotus seed, giving it a distinct floral-citrus profile.

Forest Spice Gin

An outlier in the Indian gin category, Forest Spice is made in the Genever style, using a more flavourful barley spirit rather than neutral spirit. Botanicals include lemongrass, ginger, and cardamom.

Jamun Gin

Produced at the iconic Kasauli distillery by Mohan Meakin, Jamun Gin is part of the Old Monk legacy. It uses Himalayan juniper and was introduced in select Indian markets in 2022.

Great Indian Gin (GIG)

GIG is the first spirit from World of Brands, co-founded by industry veterans. Made in Hoskote, Karnataka, it uses nine botanicals and is available in three expressions: Classic, Nagpur Orange, and Shimla Apple.

Short Story Gin

Produced in Goa by Third Eye Distillery, Short Story Gin is an accessible craft gin led by mixologist Pankaj Balachandran. It follows a classic juniper and citrus-forward style.

Terry Sent Me Gin

A Goa-based “speakeasy-style” gin founded by Tarang Doshi, Terry Sent Me is currently available only in Goa and is known for its distinctive branding and positioning.

Sector Gin

Sector Gin is produced by The Living Root, a craft spirits company in Goa. It features 11 botanicals including cubeb berries, lemon balm, Cochin ginger, and juniper.

Malhar Gin

From the house of Paul John Single Malts, Malhar is available in Classic and Citrus expressions. It uses 15 and 11 botanicals respectively, with Indian key lime as a signature note in the citrus variant.

Hichki Gin

Hichki is a Goa-based gin from Sipping Spirits, known for Resolute Vodka. It is infused with Japanese cherry blossom (sakura) and complemented by nine additional botanicals.

Soci Gin

Crafted in Goa, Soci Gin is known for its prominent cucumber top note along with juniper berries, cardamom, coriander, oranges, and pepper.

The Expansion of India’s Craft Gin Landscape

India’s craft gin category has evolved into one of the most dynamic spirits segments in the country. With experimentation in botanicals, cross-cultural collaborations, and strong regional identities, Indian gin is now firmly part of the global craft spirits conversation.

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