Amid the dense jungles and the soaring mountains of Meghalaya, a new spirit emerges beckoning all gin lovers, Cherrapunnji Eastern Craft Gin. Spirits made in India are increasingly making their marks in the International markets. Cherrapunji Gin is among the latest to be recognised for its fine quality and remarkable taste. It won big at the Spirits Business Awards in London in the category of “Master 2023.” It serves to highlight the commitment to excellence that the brand has.
India’s Cherrapunji Gin Wins At The Spirits Business Awards
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According to an article which was recently published by India Times, the gin was showcased at the London Wine Fair that took place on Tuesday, May 21. This is the first time that a spirit from the Northeastern parts of India has won big at an international event.
This further cements Northeast India’s position in the global spirits market. Right from the bottle down to its ingredients and taste, every part of the gin is meticulously crafted to root its design and aesthetic to Meghalaya.
The bottle is a beautifully designed steel one featuring endemic red pandas, a Mandarin picker, bamboo forests, a Bedford bus from the colonial era and much more. The bottle is designed by a native of Shillong who is based in Portland, Rishidev RK.
Won Against A Whopping 110 Brands From 55 Countries
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Bottling the rainwater of Meghalaya, the gin beautifully transforms into a spirit to be reckoned with owing to the unique taste the GI-tagged Khasi mandarins impart to it. The flavour profile is made more complex with the Sohmarit or Wild Peppers and Assam’s Kaji Nemu peels.
It won the crown by outshining a whopping 110 brands from 55 countries. The CEO of Cherrapunji Gin worked with a Dutch distiller to refine and perfect the spirit further. As of now, Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It will soon spread to Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Goa as well.
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Are you a gin-thusiast? Have you tried this gin yet? If not, would you try it now that it has won this accolade? Let us know in the comments section below!
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