Indian gins are like underrated gems waiting to be explored! In the last few years, a number of gin brands have successfully made their way to our glasses. Some lie rooted in traditional gin styles whereas others embrace unique, unconventional identities. In this article, we’re covering some of the best Indian gin brands you must try! Time to sit back, relax, and keep reading!
Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin stands out for its unique “rain-to-spirit” philosophy and its one-of-a-kind packaging. The brand bends rules by delivering its spirit not in glass but steel bottles. This packaging not only makes it reusable but also sturdy, reducing the carbon footprint of glass manufacturing and shipping.
And when it comes to the gin, it is both smoky and citrusy. It uses Khasi Mandarin and Kaji Nemu among other indigenous botanicals found in the Northeast. If you enjoy a gin that is smoky and citrusy with the goodness of rare, indigenous botanicals, you’ll enjoy Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin!
Price: INR 3,400 (Delhi); INR 5,300 (Mumbai)
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Distilled in Goa by Spaceman Spirits Lab, Samsāra is the quintessential "Contemporary Gin." It leans into floral and citrus profiles, making it incredibly accessible for those who find traditional gins too "piney."
Samsāra easily ranks high when it comes to representing the “contemporary gin” born in India. It leans into floral and citrus profiles, containing 11 botanicals, including hemp seeds, rose petals, and more. The gin is vibrant and zesty with a distinct floral mid-palette and a smooth, spicy finish. Its pink gin variant is also incredibly popular, standing out for its rose and strawberry-infused flavor) along with other variants like Coffee and Hazelnut and Lemon and Elderflower.
Samsāra Contemporary Gin Price: INR 1,430 (Delhi); INR 2,850 (Mumbai)
Samsāra Pink Gin Price: INR 2,000 (Delhi); INR 3,550 (Mumbai)
Hapusa, translating to “juniper” in Sanskrit, is the world’s first Himalayan Dry Gin. Produced by Nao Spirits, it is made as a sipping gin that celebrates the raw, earthy spirit celebrating India. The sipping gin includes a number of unique botanicals like ginger, cardamom, almonds, and Gondhoraj lime.
The palate of the gin is bold and earthy, transforming into a creamy mouthfeel with a smoky finish. The Indian gin is definitely a unique gin to enjoy when you’re in the mood for an earthy gin that feels like home.
Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin Price: INR 3,000 (Delhi); INR 3,200 (Mumbai)
Stranger & Sons continues to be one of the most popular award-winning Indian gins 2026 on the international stage. The Goa-based gin packs a spice blend of black pepper, nutmeg, and mace, and other botanicals from local spice farms.
It is smooth and well balanced with lingering notes of pepper and ginger. The gin is ideal for sipping as well as stirring in cocktails.
Stranger & Sons Gin Price: INR 2,800 (Mumbai)
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Jaisalmer Gin is the perfect epitome of luxury, drawing inspiration from the Golden City of India, Jaisalmer. The gin has been triple-distilled with 11 botanicals, including Darjeeling green tea and vetiver (khus).
The gin can be paired effortlessly with neutral tonic water or combined with other ingredients in a cocktail. It is crisp and refreshing with a lingering finish, leaving you wanting more! When are you having this Indian craft gin?
Jaisalmer Gin Price: INR 3,450 (Delhi); INR 3,800 (Mumbai)
These five gins are proof that Indian gins are no less worthy than their foreign counterparts. Whether you like herbal, earthy gins or love subtle floral ones, we’ve suggested you five Indian gins that contain Indian botanicals and traditional craftsmanship.
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