Jin Jiji Gin - India Dry & Darjeeling Editions with Heart & Culture
Jin Jiji is an Indian gin from Kashipur (Uttarakhand), distilled by hand in copper pot stills. The India Dry Edition combines wild-harvested Himalayan juniper with tulsi, black tea, chamomile, ginger, cashew nut and cardamom - all locally cultivated and carefully processed. The Darjeeling variant complements the profile with high-quality Darjeeling FTGFOP1 tea for a particularly elegant aroma.
Region & origin
Produced at the foot of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand - formerly in Goa - Jin Jiji uses local, Ayurvedic botanicals and wild Himalayan juniper berries.
Production & style
Copper pot stills reveal the purity and clarity of the purification process. Five times distilled (India Dry) or with Darjeeling tea (Darjeeling Gin), with no artificial additives - the result is a smooth, aromatic gin with balance and depth.
Varieties & Highlights
- Jin Jiji India Dry Gin 43% Vol. 0,7l: Fresh forest juniper, citrus, black tea, chamomile, tulsi and cashew nut - balanced and versatile.
- Jin Jiji Darjeeling India Dry Gin 43% Vol. 0,7l: Elegant black tea made from FTGFOP1 quality, complemented by enriched Ayurvedic spices - floral, spicy, stylish.
- Jin Jiji High Proof India Dry Gin 57% Vol. 0,7l: Enhanced intensity for special cocktails and gin expression.
Taste impression
- Nose & palate: Tart, citrusy juniper paired with chamomile, black tea and spicy tulsi.
- Texture: Silky, balanced and round - typical of copper pot distillation.
- Finish: Fresh, dry and delicately spicy - with a lingering tea and herbal aftertaste.
Enjoyment tips
Pure or as a classic gin & tonic with tonic water and lemon zest. The Darjeeling version is perfect for elegant cocktails such as gin fizz or dry martini.
Conclusion
Jin Jiji is pure indulgence from India - with cultural depth, Ayurvedic diversity and a fine balance. Whether India Dry or Darjeeling - discover the gin that makes joie de vivre tasty now at delicando.