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India’s craft beverage industry has made a remarkable impact at prestigious international competitions, with three homegrown brands securing top honors at the 2025 London Spirits Competition and London Beer Awards. These victories highlight the growing recognition of Indian spirits and fermented beverages, showcasing their unique flavors and craftsmanship.
Jin Jiji, an artisanal gin brand, emerged as the highest-rated gin globally, scoring 98 points and winning the coveted Spirit of the Year title. Its distinct blend of Himalayan juniper, tulsi, and chamomile has captivated connoisseurs worldwide, cementing its place among the finest gins.
SBOOCH, a pioneering Indian kombucha brand, made history by winning the Best Kombucha Award. Its innovative Rasam-flavored kombucha impressed judges with its bold transformation of a traditional South Indian soup into a sparkling probiotic beverage.
Camikara, India’s first pure cane juice rum, secured two gold medals and a silver at the Rum and Cachaça Masters competition. Crafted by Piccadily Distilleries, Camikara’s success underscores India’s potential in the global rum industry.
These achievements mark a turning point for Indian spirits, proving that local craftsmanship can compete with the best in the world.
Sources: Times Now, CNBC TV18
The Indian craft brewing and spirit industries have created quite a mark of excellence on international stages with not one but three local brands picking up golds at the London Spirits Competition as well as the London Beer Awards 2025. The successes demonstrate increased acceptability and accolades for Indian spirits and fermented drinks that project their exceptional character and hand-crafting excellence.
Jin Jiji, an artisanal gin brand, took the top rating of gin worldwide with 98 points and claimed the highly coveted Spirit of the Year award. Its unique combination of Himalayan juniper, tulsi, and chamomile has mesmerized aficionados across the globe, making it one of the best gins.
SBOOCH, India's first Indian kombucha brand, became history by receiving the Best Kombucha Award. Its new Rasam-flavored kombucha wowed judges with its dramatic reinvention of a classic South Indian soup into a fizzy probiotic drink.
Camikara, India's first cane juice rum, picked up two gold medals and one silver at the Rum and Cachaça Masters competition. Designed by Piccadily Distilleries, Camikara's success highlights the potential of India in the worldwide rum market.
These recognitions are the turning point of Indian spirits since they have emerged as a successful example that it is possible for local craftsmanship to match the standard of the globe.
Sources: Times Now, CNBC TV18
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