Goa – the land of pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and of course free-flowing booze. While the state has much more to offer, you can’t deny that the state is home to some amazing alcohol! With many homegrown brands taking roots here gaining international fame, unsobered thought why not recommend some alcohol brands that you can find only in Goa? The next time you’re setting off to Goa, here are 5 alcohol bottles you must bring back from Goa!
For Goans, the feni isn’t just an alcoholic drink made of cashews, it holds significant cultural value. The drink has been traditionally made in the Konkan belt, predominantly parts of Maharashtra and Goa. Tapping into this cultural value, Goenchi Feni pays homage to the state’s feni heritage in a new and luxurious way.
Goenchi Feni is a unique drink distilled in small batches and made using a single ingredient. This is either the juice of handpicked cashews or the coconut flower nectar. These are made to undergo slow and natural fermentation without the addition of any sugar or yeast! The result is a smooth, delicious, and velvety drink that is best served with tonic water or on the rocks.
ABV: 40%
Price: INR 1449 for a 750 ml bottle
While Jin Jiji isn’t exclusively available only in Goa, we couldn’t help but include it in this list of ‘5 alcohol bottles you must bring back from Goa’. And a simple reason behind it is the ton of achievements the gin has managed to make recently!
Jin Jiji bagged the title of the ‘Spirit Of The Year’ – the highest accolade at the London Spirits Competition 2025! Not just that, but the gin also managed to become the highest rated gin of the year after winning 98 points and a Gold Medal. Plus, the internationally-acclaimed gin is known for its handpicked botanicals like tea leaves and holy basil among others. These botanicals lend a distinct, smooth, and flavor-packed experience that’ll leave you wanting for more!
ABV: 42.8%
Price: INR 980 for a 750 ml bottle | Jin Jiji is significantly more affordable to buy in Goa than other states due to Goa’s low excise duties, so we recommend buying this internationally-awarded gin in Goa!
India and Bollywood is a love affair that can’t be put in words but the word ‘matinee’ has been embedded into our filmy culture for quite some time. We’re talking about nostalgic times when you’d get dressed up for a matinee show with your family the first thing in the morning! And if there were a drink to capture this delicate nostalgic feeling, it would have to be India’s first women-founded gin brand – Matinee Gin!
Founded by Lavanya Jayashankar and Anjali Shahi and based in Goa, this gin uses handpicked Indian spices like cinnamon, cardamom, Goan peppercorn, and Kagzi Lime among others – ingredients that international gins are yet to use. The brand’s aim is to deliver a product that’ll remind them of the fun times, nostalgia, and Indian flavors all packed in a colorful bottle.
ABV: 43%
Price: INR 1650 for a 750 ml bottle
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Indian homegrown whisky is having its moment right now and if there’s one whisky that certainly deserves your attention, it has to be Woodburns Whisky. This Indian malt is aged in handcrafted oak wood barrels that lend a dark, sophisticated, and premium feel to the whisky.
The whisky is made with 100% Indian ingredients and contains absolutely no traces of scotch or foreign malts, thus reinforcing the pride it takes in its Indian identity. Launched in 2019 and based in Goa, this award-winning whisky boasts of a subtle smoky nose and notes of dark chocolate with a distinct peat underlay. A truly sophisticated Indian whisky can now be yours!
ABV: 42.8%
Price: INR 1600 for a 750 ml bottle
Ask any Goan and you’ll find that they swear by ‘susegad’, the Goan way of living life, unhurried. And if a drink captures this susegad essence in all its might, it has to be the Susegado beer! After all, nothing comes close to unwinding on a Goan beach with a chilled beer in your hand.
Susegado is also Goa’s first microbrewery and offers multiple refreshing beer flavors on tap. These include their India Pale Ale, Trigo Mango Wheat, and other seasonal brews that’ll make you keep coming back every now and then. The brand offers its beers across many restaurants and clubs in Goa, so the next time you’re here, make sure to try its beer and slow down just the way the Goans do!
ABV: Ranges between 3.5% to 6.5% depending on the variant
Price: INR 140 for a 330 ml bottle
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There you have it – 5 alcohol bottles you must bring back from Goa! These are not gems of Goa waiting to be savored, but are symbols of the state’s progressive approach towards alcohol. For Goans, alcohol isn’t all about getting the mandatory ‘cloud nine’ experience, it’s more about slowing down, connecting with your best pals, and making memories that stay with you long after you’ve gulped down that drink in your hand. So, when in Goa, do not forget to get back Goan souvenirs – including these alcohol bottles!
Here are a few alcohol brands you must get from Goa, apart from those on the list above:
While you can certainly bring your favorite bottles of alcohol from Goa back home, we also recommend getting your hands on local Goan spices, fruits, and unique vegetables. Plus, Goa’s seashell ornaments, wooden toys, coconuts, cashewnuts, and dried fish are also quite famous, so you can take these back home!
Urrak and Feni are two of Goa’s most iconic drinks. Both drinks have been traditionally produced and consumed in the state, made using local ingredients and production techniques.
