For predicting the future, he borrows from the past and shares the example of the United Kingdom where Sipsmith Gin, founded in 2009, was the first new copper distillery to open its doors in London since 1820. “By 2014, the UK’s gin industry was 750 million pounds. And they had close to 100 gin brands in the market. One must think that they must have saturated by now. But four years later, in 2018, the market was worth three billion pounds with over 750 gin brands,” he says. ‘We are truly the only sipping gin in India’ Paying homage to the region, which is referred to as the fruit bowl of Uttarakhand, their first offering was a dry gin called Kumaon & I.

It was the most popular of Indian gin brand names in 2016. Not surprisingly, its distillers were able to sell many bottles that year. Made in Goa, this nine-botanical gin was marketed as India’s first hemp gin and was set for its Goa launch last year but is still awaiting it. It was in 2015 that two young men of the alco-bev industry in India decided to start making gin for themselves, at a time when the world was just about rediscovering this spirit. Ironically, India, the original home of gin during the British Raj, was a little behind in this renaissance, and Vaibhav Singh and Anand Virmani (Founders of Nao Spirits) ended up making their very own, premium gin to make up for the scarcity. They went on to experiment with different spices, herbs, and fruits, and distilled away dedicatedly in a copper still in Goa. They finally got what they wanted—Greater Than or >, the London Dry Gin made in India using botanicals from around the world—truly one of India’s first craft gins, and also the most versatile! In Greater Than, you will find juniper berries, coriander seeds, lemongrass, ginger, chamomile, fennel, Spanish orange peels, and almonds. To taste, there are notes of clean juniper (ofcourse!), with fresh lemon peel on the nose, and a zing of ginger on the finish. Co-founder Anand Virmani likes to drink his Greater Than with a tonic—straight and simple. It's a delightful drink that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. How to make a Cucumber and Coriander Gin Fizz?

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A Made in Goa gin calls itself “the happy high gin” as it uses hemp as a key botanical apart from rose petals, cinnamon, coriander, angelica root etc. There are different types of gins but you're mostly likely to come across a London Dry or Distilled gins. London Dry is arguably the quintessential gin with natural ingredients and flavourings that need to be part of the original distillation process. Flavours and colours are never added after the distillation process. London Dry doesn't necessarily have to be distilled in London. Distilled Gin follows a similar process as London Dry but the flavouring can be added after distillation. Many modern gins follow this process as newer flavouring agents have emerged. How to enjoy a fine Indian gin

A gin from Goa from the house of Sipping Spirits a company known for their Resolute Vodka. It is Sakura or Japanese Cherry Blossom infused gin with 9 other botanicals. The reason for this is because it’s made from Arbequina olives, rosemary, thyme, basil, and mandarin oranges. Characteristics GIG gin is the first spirit from the Portfolio of World of Brands a company co-founded by liquor veterans and is made in Hoskote Karnataka. It is made using 9 botanicals and comes in three expressions classic, Nagpur Orange and Shimla Apple. The botanical flavors of gin complement the bitterness of tonic water, creating a harmonious balance.Rishab Shetty wins Special Jury Award; Kantara makes history by becoming first Kannada film to win the award at IFFI Vishal visits CBI office in Mumbai regarding CBFC corruption case: ‘Never ever thought in my life…’