If gins had a passport, Hapusa would be proudly stamped with ‘Made in the Himalayas’. Distilled in the Indian soil with wild juniper berries, Hapusa isn’t just a gin – it’s a bold, botanical-infused love letter to the Himalayas. Earthy, aromatic, and rich in flavor, each sip of the Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin is a testament to the unique craftsmanship emerging from India. Here’s all the information you need to know about this Indian dry gin that’s making waves across the globe.
Hapusa is the world’s first Himalayan dry gin, just to clear it off the bat! The brand has its origins that take us back to a chance encounter in 2015 between hospitality veterans Anand Virmani and Jay Dhawan. Frustrated by the lack of good Indian gin, they decided to take matters into their own hands.
The duo acquired a copper pot still and then began a saga of experimenting with spices, herbs, flowers, and fruits before they settled on the final recipe for the Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin. Emerged Hapusa – the only gin in the world using Himalayan juniper berries as its star ingredient!
The name ‘Hapusa’ comes from the Sanskrit word that translates to ‘juniper’. This juniper is sourced from the lush green pine forests of the Himalayas. It forms the base of the gin, like most other gins, and provides a structure around which the rest of the botanicals are structured. The other botanicals used in the gin are sourced locally from Himalayan forests, along the Hooghly River, emerald-green forests of Tamil Nadu, as well as spice farms of Goa. The latter is also where NAO Spirits’ distillery is located.
In terms of the botanicals used, the brand uses varied ingredients like turmeric, ginger, cardamom, gondhoraj lime, and coriander. Not just that, it also uses dried mango and almond, giving the gin an exceptional texture and flavor that bursts with a bold earthiness.
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Coming to the taste of the gin, Hapusa Gin inclines more towards subtle earthy notes. The gin has earthy notes of Himalayan Juniper, Himalayan Cedar, and wildflowers. Take a sip of this gin and you’ll be delighted with a complex palate of botanicals, including cardamom, citrus peels, and juniper. Overall, Hapusa Gin is unique in the sense that it lends you a full-bodied mouthfeel. It’s smooth, well-rounded, and packs a punch in every sip.
Hapusa Gin is a sipping gin – it tastes the best when freshly pulled out of the freezer and poured into chilled shots or a suitable glass. Garnish it with a lime or citrus peel and enjoy it as it is!
If you’re willing to go the classic way, add tonic water and you have a wonderful Gin and Tonic ready in no time! However, if you’re feeling even fancier, why not try concocting your very own gin-based cocktail?
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Pour lemon juice, simple syrup, and Hapusa Gin into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Then, shake well and strain into a champagne flute. Top the mixture with a little champagne and leave to settle! As the bubbles settle, pour some more champagne and garnish with a strip of lemon zest.
Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled and then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy this easy-to-make cocktail!
Make this whimsical cocktail by first pouring ice in a highball glass. Then, pour over the gin and some lychee liqueur. Top the mixture with sparkling water and garnish with rose petals. You have a delicious pink Pink Gin Spritz ready in mere seconds!
Hapusa as a Himalayan gin generates a bright, floral-inspired image in you. However, the gin bottle is completely opposite – it’s black, sleek, and modern opposed to the gin inside. The sleek details on top of the compact black colored bottle gives it an elegant, supreme feel.
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The lacquered, wood-like stopper sealing the magical gin inside only adds a touch of sophistication to the bottle. The brand name ‘Hapusa’ effortlessly stands out in white on the pitch black canvas, pulling you in the moment you set your eyes on the bottle!
Indian City/Region | Price In INR |
Mumbai | 3200 |
Goa | 2120 |
Jaipur | 2985 |
Bengaluru | 3545 |
Lucknow | 3630 |
Hapusa Gin is a one of a kind Himalayan gin that is all about bold earthy flavors and unique craftsmanship. With unique botanicals like cardamom, almond, and wildflowers, among others, Hapusa Gin easily stands out in the Indian craft gin market. It is available in the range of INR 2000 to 3000 in many parts of India, so when are you trying out this gin?
