Jin Jiji, one of India’s pioneering artisanal gins, has been awarded 98 points and a Gold Medal at this year’s London Spirits Competition. This award makes it the highest-rated gin in the world in 2025.
Marking a landmark moment for Indian spirits, the gin was rewarded with the “Spirit of the Year” title, the competition’s top honour. This has cemented Jin Jiji’s position as a standout gin and one of the best spirits from India across categories.
About The Award-Winning Jin Jiji
Jin Jiji is crafted using Himalayan juniper, tulsi (holy basil), chamomile, and a curated selection of Indian botanicals. It has consistently impressed connoisseurs with its layered complexity, balance, and flavour profile deeply rooted in India’s biodiversity and cultural nuance.
The gin reflects the very spirit of our country by using botanicals inspired by masala chai, India’s most popular brew.
The spirit is crafted by a global spirits company called Peak Spirits. Ansh Khanna, the company’s founder, mentioned that India has always had the ingredients for world-class spirits but needed the belief and craft to make it to the top.
“To be recognised as the world’s top-rated gin and the Spirit of the Year is not just a win for us but also for Indian craftsmanship on a global stage,” Khanna added.
What Is The London Spirits Competition?
The London Spirits Competition is an international spirits competition organised by Beverage Trade Network. It aims to recognise, reward, and promote marketable spirit brands that have been created to identify with and target a specific spirits drinker.
With bartenders, bar owners, and spirit buyers being judges, the competition evaluates and awards spirits based on quality, value, and presentation.
This year was one of the most competitive editions of the awards, with over 500 entries from 30+ countries, including leading international gin houses and heritage spirit labels.
Amidst serious competition, Jin Jiji’s commanding performance has put India at the forefront of the global gin conversation, delivering a bold statement about the country’s fast-rising craft credentials.
With accolades from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, International Wine and Spirit Competition, and others, the latest recognition allows it to join an elite club of spirits that is not just enjoyed by drinkers but celebrated worldwide.
