In a major win for Indian craft spirits on the global stage, India’s Jin Jiji Dry Gin has bagged the title of ‘Spirit Of The Year’ – the highest accolade at the London Spirits Competiton 2025. Not just that, but the craft gin also earned 98 points and a Gold Medal, making it the highest rated gin in the world for 2025. So here’s team Unsobered spilling all the details about this landmark win for Indian artisanal spirits.
London Spirits Competition 2025: Jin Jiji Creates History
The 2025 edition of the London Spirits Competition was one of the most competitive in recent years. This is because the 2025 edition saw 500 entries from over 30 countries across the globe. Participant entries included a wide variety – from legacy distillers and international spirit houses to artisanal, new-age producers, the entries were as diverse as the participating countries. And among them was India’s very own Jin Jiji.
The artisanal gin earned 98 points, the highest in its category. This earned it the prestigious Gold Medal that many leading gin brands were competing for. The silver spot was earned by Jin Jiji again, with its Jin Jiji Darjeeling Gin earning 95 points. All entries were given points based on their quality, packaging, and value of the spirits.
Not just that, the cherry on top was when Jin Jiji India Dry Gin was announced as the ‘Spirit Of The Year’, the competition’s highest honor. It created history as it is the first Indian spirit ever to win this prestigious title.
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What Makes Jin Jiji Special
Crafted by Peak Spirits, Jin Jiji is distilled with an exceptional blend of handpicked botanicals. These include botanicals like Himalayan juniper, Holy Basil (tulsi), tea leaves, chamomile, and many others. The brand gets its name from the Hindi word ‘Jijivisha’ that translates to ‘zest for life’.
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The gin has been crafted with complex flavors that are deeply rooted in India’s diverse botanical traditions and cultural fabric.
On the win, Ansh Khanna, Founder of Peak Spirits quoted, “India has always had the ingredients for world-class spirits—what we needed was belief and craft”.
While this win is certainly a historic one for Indian craft spirits, it isn’t the first time that Jin Jiji has won international accolades. In fact, the artisanal gin has bagged prestigious titles at many other leading global awards. This includes major wins at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the International Wine and Spirit Competition. These are a few of the world’s most renowned and appreciated competitions where hundreds of spirits from across the world participate to win big.
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With its two variants, the India Dry Gin, and the Darjeeling Gin, both winning international acclaim, the brand will soon launch its High Proof Gin.
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Availability And Price Of Jin Jiji Gin
Maharashtra: INR 2,050 for a 750 ml bottle
Goa: INR 980 for a 750 ml bottle
Karnataka: INR 2245 for a 750 ml bottle
Jin Jiji’s International Expansion And Foothold In India
With this landmark win, it is certain that Jin Jiji will soar to newer heights as it rightfully earned global recognition yet again. However, the artisanal gin is available internationally in the United States, Europe, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. Despite spreading its wings on an international stage, the brand’s founders firmly believe that Jin Jiji stays true to its roots. At the core of Jin Jiji’s values lie authenticity, heritage, and storytelling.
Summing Up
Jin Jiji’s historic win at the London Spirits Competition 2025 marks a significant milestone for Indian artisanal spirits. Indian liquor has so much more to offer and it is now that the world is taking notice of what India has to offer. We wish Jin Jiji on their success and hope to see many other homegrown spirits winning accolades in 2025.
