What makes the Nilgiris region so important to this
gin?
The botanicals used in Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin are sourced from the Nilgiri Hills in the Western Ghats, situated at 7,000 feet above sea level. This high altitude origin ensures exceptional freshness and imparts a distinctive regional character to the gin.
The botanicals used in Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin are sourced from the Nilgiri Hills in the Western Ghats, situated at 7,000 feet above sea level. This high altitude origin ensures exceptional freshness and imparts a distinctive regional character to the gin.
What ingredients are used to craft this gin?
The gin features a curated mix of 10 botanicals including juniper berries, coriander, lemongrass, angelica, orris root, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, tea and paan leaves. Each one is carefully selected to contribute to the herbal forward and aromatic flavour profile.
The gin features a curated mix of 10 botanicals including juniper berries, coriander, lemongrass, angelica, orris root, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, tea and paan leaves. Each one is carefully selected to contribute to the herbal forward and aromatic flavour profile.
Paan isn’t a typical gin ingredient. What inspired its
inclusion?
That’s right – paan is uniquely Indian. It was included for its aromatic floral notes and soft texture. As a traditional post-meal digestive in India, paan brings a cultural twist and elevates the gin’s complexity and mouthfeel.
That’s right – paan is uniquely Indian. It was included for its aromatic floral notes and soft texture. As a traditional post-meal digestive in India, paan brings a cultural twist and elevates the gin’s complexity and mouthfeel.
What does Nilgiris Gin taste like?
It opens with bold notes of citrusy juniper and subtle spice, followed by layers of coriander, raw mango and lemon zest. Hints of mint, eucalyptus and brewed tea emerge mid-palate while the finish is crisp, dry and long-lasting with a gentle echo of paan and spice.
It opens with bold notes of citrusy juniper and subtle spice, followed by layers of coriander, raw mango and lemon zest. Hints of mint, eucalyptus and brewed tea emerge mid-palate while the finish is crisp, dry and long-lasting with a gentle echo of paan and spice.
What is the story behind the bottle design?
The bottle design integrates traditional Indian motifs with visual cues from the Nilgiri mountains. Shades of blue and green evoke the misty landscapes, while subtle cultural patterns connect the product to its Indian heritage.
The bottle design integrates traditional Indian motifs with visual cues from the Nilgiri mountains. Shades of blue and green evoke the misty landscapes, while subtle cultural patterns connect the product to its Indian heritage.
What sets the production process of Nilgiris Gin
apart?
The gin is crafted using the “garden to glass” approach – with botanicals grown in Amrut’s own distillery garden. It undergoes precise maceration and copper pot still distillation, preserving the integrity and vibrancy of every ingredient.
The gin is crafted using the “garden to glass” approach – with botanicals grown in Amrut’s own distillery garden. It undergoes precise maceration and copper pot still distillation, preserving the integrity and vibrancy of every ingredient.
Has the gin received any international recognition so
far?
It certainly has. Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin has won multiple awards, including gold medals from the John Barleycorn Awards, the New York International Spirits Competition and high rankings from the Beverage Testing Institute and Global Drinks Guide.
It certainly has. Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin has won multiple awards, including gold medals from the John Barleycorn Awards, the New York International Spirits Competition and high rankings from the Beverage Testing Institute and Global Drinks Guide.