India’s Jin Jiji Declared World’s Best Gin At The London Spirits Competition 2025

Jin Jiji, India’s handcrafted gin, made a historic win at the London Spirits Competition 2025, earning 98 points, a Gold Medal, and the prestigious title of ‘Spirit of the Year.’

This win took Indian spirits on a global stage with Jin Jiji becoming the highest-rated gin in the world after competing against 500 entries from over 30 countries.

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About Jin Jiji

Jin Jiji India Dry Gin is a hand-crafted Indian gin, small-batch distilled, with Darjeeling tea and wild foraged Himalayan Juniper, tulsi, chamomile, and native botanicals.

It promises to deliver a complex, balanced flavour deeply rooted in India’s biodiversity and heritage.

“This recognition is a victory for Indian craftsmanship,” said Ansh Khanna, Founder of Peak Spirits (makers of Jin Jiji). “Jin Jiji represents the best of India’s ingredients, belief, and artistry.”

Jin Jiji has already been celebrated at several global competitions.

The latest recognition as the ‘Spirit of the Year’ has uplifted it to the elite among spirits worldwide.

It is available in markets across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

London Spirits Competition

Several Indian brands, including those producing whisky, gin, rum, feni and more, were among the winners of the 8th edition of the acclaimed London Spirits Competition.

Organised annually by Beverage Trade Network, this international competition rewards brands based on their spirits' quality, value, and packaging. The competition is known to focus on trade and consumers. 

The other gold-winning Indian spirits at the London Spirits Competition this year are: [Source: NDTV Food] 

1. Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Brilliance won gold with 96 points. Internationally, it was named the Best Indian Single Malt Whiskey of the Year for 2025. Additionally, Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Madeira won silver.

2. Seagram's Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky won gold with 95 points.

3. Amrut Master Distiller's Reserve 2024 whisky won gold with 95 points.

4. Jaisalmer - Indian Craft Gin won gold with 95 points.

5. Barrel Aged Feni - Sentari won gold with 95 points (in the "Other Spirits" category).

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