This Rs 2000 Indian gin is the 'Spirit of the Year' 2025
This Indian gin wins 'spirit of the year' 2025 costs just Rs 2,000 India Today Information Desk Jin Jiji wins 98 points & Gold Medal at London Spirits Competition 2025
First Indian spirit to earn 'Spirit of the Year' award
Made with Himalayan juniper, tulsi, chamomile and Indian botanicals
India's first artisanal gin, Peak Spirits' Jin Jiji, has received 98 points and a Gold Medal at the London Spirits Competition 2025 and is the highest-rated gin globally this year. In a historical first for Indian spirits, Jin Jiji also won't be 'Spirit of the Year', the ultimate award in the competition, proving itself to be a remarkable gin among the finest Indian spirits in every category.
In its most spirited competition, the 2025 London Spirits Competition welcomed more than 500 entries from 30+ nations, including top international gin distilleries and heritage spirit brands. Jin Jiji's dominant performance brought India to the forefront of global gin discourse, making a statement about the nation's rapidly rising craft credentials.
Made from Himalayan juniper, tulsi (holy basil), chamomile, and a carefully chosen set of Indian botanicals, Jin Jiji has repeatedly stunned connoisseurs with its depth of complexity, balance, and flavour profile deeply connected to India's biodiversity and cultural subtlety.
"India has always had the ingredients for world-class spirits. What we lacked was belief and craft," said Ansh Khanna, Founder of Peak Spirits, producers of Jin Jiji. "To be recognised as the world's top-rated/ the best gin and the Spirit of the Year is not only a win for us, it's a win for Indian craftsmanship on a world stage."
Jin Jiji's international travels have witnessed it climb steadily up the ranks, with past awards from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, IWSC, and more. This latest award joins a select group of spirits that are not only consumed but revered globally.
Found in the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, Jin Jiji is a proudly independent company, India at heart, founded on the pillars of authenticity, provenance, and storytelling. ABOUT PEAK SPIRITS
Peak Spirits, a global spirits company, produces a sublime dry gin that captures the very essence of our nation. With botanicals reminiscent of India's favourite brew and now a worldwide favourite - Masala Chai, Jin Jiji is a work of passion and heritage. From the Hindi word for "Jijeevisha", Jin Jiji captures the spirit of life that infuses every aspect of this incredibly delicious gin.
Common in many countries worldwide, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Europe, its Indian launch invites ginthusiasts to toast life and pay homage to the brand's jijivisha philosophy of spreading happiness and positivity.
India's first artisanal gin, Peak Spirits' Jin Jiji, has received 98 points and a Gold Medal at the London Spirits Competition 2025 and is the highest-rated gin globally this year. In a historical first for Indian spirits, Jin Jiji also won't be 'Spirit of the Year', the ultimate award in the competition, proving itself to be a remarkable gin among the finest Indian spirits in every category.
In its most spirited competition, the 2025 London Spirits Competition welcomed more than 500 entries from 30+ nations, including top international gin distilleries and heritage spirit brands. Jin Jiji's dominant performance brought India to the forefront of global gin discourse, making a statement about the nation's rapidly rising craft credentials.
Made from Himalayan juniper, tulsi (holy basil), chamomile, and a carefully chosen set of Indian botanicals, Jin Jiji has repeatedly stunned connoisseurs with its depth of complexity, balance, and flavour profile deeply connected to India's biodiversity and cultural subtlety.
"India has always had the ingredients for world-class spirits. What we lacked was belief and craft," said Ansh Khanna, Founder of Peak Spirits, producers of Jin Jiji. "To be recognised as the world's top-rated/ the best gin and the Spirit of the Year is not only a win for us, it's a win for Indian craftsmanship on a world stage."
Jin Jiji's international travels have witnessed it climb steadily up the ranks, with past awards from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, IWSC, and more. This latest award joins a select group of spirits that are not only consumed but revered globally.
Found in the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, Jin Jiji is a proudly independent company, India at heart, founded on the pillars of authenticity, provenance, and storytelling. ABOUT PEAK SPIRITS
Peak Spirits, a global spirits company, produces a sublime dry gin that captures the very essence of our nation. With botanicals reminiscent of India's favourite brew and now a worldwide favourite - Masala Chai, Jin Jiji is a work of passion and heritage. From the Hindi word for "Jijeevisha", Jin Jiji captures the spirit of life that infuses every aspect of this incredibly delicious gin.
Common in many countries worldwide, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Europe, its Indian launch invites ginthusiasts to toast life and pay homage to the brand's jijivisha philosophy of spreading happiness and positivity. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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