Stranger & Sons Gin, Premium Indian Spirited Aromatic Citrussy Dry Gin – 42.8% ABV, 70cl

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We at Dhall & Nash are equally as proud to be the New Zealand distributors of a prestigious new gin brand creating waves on the global spirits scene. The Indian pepper and spices comes out nicely – not too intrusive and gives the gin a very potent aroma, but is deceptively mild to taste. Explaining the botanicals, all of which are sourced from India, one of the founders, Sakshi says, “We use a unique citrus peel mix: Gondhoraj lebu, the commonly found Nimbu, Indian Bergamot and Nagpur oranges. With it go coriander seeds, angelica root, cassia bark, liquorice, and warm spices such as pepper, mace and nutmeg.”

Vapor Infusion: The remaining distillate is then infused with additional botanicals and spices using a vapor infusion method. The botanicals are placed in a basket above the still, and the vapors from the distillate pass through the basket, extracting the flavors and aromas of the botanicals. Stranger and Sons Gin is a premium gin that is distilled in India. The gin is made using a blend of botanicals that are sourced from across the country. The gin is known for its unique flavor profile and is a popular choice among gin enthusiasts. Stranger and Sons Gin and Tonic: This is a pre-mixed gin and tonic that is made using Stranger and Sons Classic Gin and tonic water. It has a refreshing and crisp flavor profile, with notes of citrus and juniper.Stranger and Sons Gin is known for its high-quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles. Each type of gin is crafted with care and attention to detail, resulting in a premium product that is enjoyed by gin lovers around the world. Rahul Mehra, Sakshi Saigal and Vidur Gupta What do you think has contributed to gin’s resurgence in recent years in India? Interview with Sakshi Saigal founder of Stranger & Sons Gin - Third Eye Distillery, Goa, India. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Stranger and Sons Classic Gin: This gin is made using nine botanicals, including juniper, coriander, angelica, and citrus peels. It has a smooth and well-balanced flavor profile, with notes of pine, citrus, and spice. In addition to its unique flavor profile, Stranger and Sons Gin is also known for its distinctive bottle design. The bottle features a label that is inspired by the art and architecture of India, and it is topped with a cork stopper that is handcrafted from Indian wood. Ultimately though, the Stranger & Sons trio wanted to represent the new face of India, with all its quirks that people may not know about. Not just the old-fashioned colonial view of India. This is a cool, modern, and forward-looking India.

Stranger & Sons was the first Indian gin to win a Gold-Outstanding medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2020 in London. It happened to be one of the only 8 gins in the world to receive this award out of 800 brands that participated that year. This was followed by multiple gold medals at The Drinks Business Asia Summer Tasting in Hong Kong (2021), followed by a handful of silver medals at the London Spirits Competition 2021 and San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021. Maceration: The botanicals and spices are first macerated in a neutral spirit for around 24 hours. This process allows the flavors and aromas of the botanicals to infuse into the spirit. They are also focusing on renewable energy with solar panels and reducing their water usage to a tiny fraction compared to other distilleries. This makes Stranger & Sons Gin one of the most sustainable gins in the market at the moment. The review Overall, Stranger and Sons Gin is a testament to the rich history and culture of India. It is a gin that is made with care and attention to detail, and it is a true representation of the flavors and aromas of India. Manufacturing ProcessWhile the original ‘gin craze’ of the Victorian era was given a bad rap and the booze was labelled as ‘mother’s ruin’, since the 20th century gin has consistently been portrayed in pop culture as an effortlessly cool, sophisticated booze. Immediately on first taste, I felt this was a pretty standard spiced gin that follows the usual direction of Paper Lantern gin or other spiced gins. But, as I mentioned above, I consider this gin to have multiple layers. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.

The US has varying laws and distribution requirements state by state, Scandinavia has the Monopoly system - For those not so familiar with the country, what are the particular challenges that India faces that make it hard for craft distilling to flourish? Explaining the botanicals, all of which are sourced from India, one of the founders, Sakshi says, “We use a unique citrus peel mix: Gondhoraj lebu, the commonly found nimbu, Indian Bergamot and Nagpur oranges. With it go coriander seeds, angelica root, cassia bark, liquorice and warm spices such as pepper, mace and nutmeg.” Stating that multiple tasting panels were captivated by the aromas and tasting notes, she adds, “Our gin goes beyond the customary juniper and plays up Indian botanicals and spices.”This all changed in 2018, when three relatives, Sakshi Saigal, Rahul Mehra and Vidur Gupta recognised a worldwide thirst for quality craft gins and wanted to create one of the first fully Indian gins since the 1940’s. Together they founded Third Eye Distillery and Stranger & Sons Gin was born in Goa on the southwestern coast of India. With you and a few others at the helm of such dynamic brands, there’s a lead group that’s trailblazing away for a new generation. Do you feel that there is a sense of a craft Distilling ‘scene’ starting in India or is it too early to tell? Stranger and Sons Gin is a premium gin brand that is handcrafted in small batches in India. The brand offers a range of gin types that are made using unique botanical blends and distillation techniques. Below are some of the types of Stranger and Sons Gin: Earlier this year, Stranger & Sons won gold at Gin Masters 2021 after competing with 472 entries from 233 different companies. This is just the latest of multiple awards and gold medals won by this debut spirit.