This World Gin Day Meet The Fruit Forward Indian Gins Winning Global Awards

Crowned “Best Indian Contemporary Gin” and “New Product of the Year” at the India Wines and Spirits Awards (Ambrosia INDSPIRIT), alongside a 2026 Gold in the London Spirits Competition, this premium spirit from ABD Maestro is turning heads. The absolute standout feature of this 100% grain-based gin is its unique blend of 12 botanicals featuring a signature mango-ginger note. This delicate infusion offers a uniquely refreshing, local twist that beautifully balances sweet, earthy warmth. Approximate Price: ₹1,500 – ₹1,800

This gin clinched a Bronze Medal (84 points) at the London Spirits Competition 2026. Crafted by Stockholm Distillers & Vintners, this gin bottles the regal fruit traditions of Rajasthan. Its defining highlight is the use of tart indigenous jamun (black plum), which lends the liquid an incredibly lively, bittersweet character. Complemented by faint floral notes of fresh lavender and a subtle, warming finish, it offers a sophisticated, deeply evocative flavor profile that shines when paired with a light tonic. Approximate Price: ₹1,300 – ₹1,600

Clinching a Silver Medal (87 points) at the London Spirits Competition 2026, this expression from Raincheck Earth is crafted using cloud-harvested rainwater collected from the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, including the region around Mawsynram, before being carefully purified and distilled. Its standout ingredient is the native Khasi Sohiong berry, a dark purple local cherry that brings a vibrant bittersweet character, layered with bright orange notes, warming spices and a crisp, pine-forward finish. Approximate Price: ₹2,900 – ₹3,400

Crowned the Gold Medal Country Winner for India at the World Gin Awards 2025, this expression from Amrut is distilled 7,000 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri Mountains in Southern India. Instead of relying on traditional citrus peels, it uses fresh lemongrass, Nilgiri tea leaves, mace and nutmeg alongside botanicals like juniper and coriander. The result is a crisp, herbal-forward gin that captures the character of the Blue Mountains. Approximate Price: ₹1,700 – ₹2,400

Highly acclaimed for its consistency and craftsmanship at the London Spirits Competition 2026, this gin is distilled in the lush forests of Goa. The central highlight of this gin is its luscious infusion of slow-steeped raspberries and strawberries, layered over a robust backbone of 12 native botanicals. Unlike overly sugary imported pink gins, it remains remarkably crisp, dry, and vibrantly fruit-forward, providing an elegant base for a summer spritz. Approximate Price: ₹1,800 – ₹2,100

Aadrika Sominder is a writer, but foremost an avid reader. With an unwavering commitment to the craft, she is convinced that there is nothing else she was meant to do with her life. Beyond the world of words, her hobbies include snacking and taking long trips.Read More