Get Ready to Elevate Your Celebrations With These Amazing Homegrown Artisanal Spirits – News18

The festive season calls for a joyous celebration with our near and dear ones! As it’s here again, most of you must have started planning to host parties and gatherings at home. With the right people and occasion, you need the right booze as well. Artisanal spirits are making their way to everyone’s shelves as curating your bar cart with some of the best selections for the upcoming festive season is important. However, choosing the ideal spirits for the guests to elevate the celebration is one of the most difficult parts. You do not need to worry, as we are here with suggestions and a selection of the finest options to fill your festive season with spark, which is tailored to suit both small and large gatherings.

Must-have artisanal spirits that deserve a spot in every home bar this festive season are:

1. Ochre Nutty Berry RumRum has long been associated with cosy winter nights, but Ochre Nutty Berry Rum is here to change that perception. This isn’t just a winter warmer—it’s the perfect all-weather spirit for any occasion. Ochre Nutty Berry Rum provides a refreshing, flavorful experience year-round. Infused with the vibrant essence of blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, and hazelnut, this dark rum offers a unique blend of fresh fruit and nut flavours, making it a versatile choice for every season, especially for the festive season. With natural sweetness and rich tasting notes, it’s just as delightful served neat on a cool evening as it is mixed into a refreshing, chilled cocktail by the beach. Ochre Nutty Berry Rum is redefining how Indians enjoy their rum—whether it’s for a small gathering, a traditional celebration, or any moment in between.
2. Greater Than GinIntroducing the Greater Than Gin, meticulously crafted by NÄO Spirits. This exquisite gin is the first London dry gin produced in India, distilled in copper pots using a blend of handpicked botanicals sourced from both India and around the globe. On the nose, you’ll be greeted by a harmonious fusion of clean juniper and fresh lemon peel, while the finish reveals a tantalizing zing of ginger. This makes it an ideal choice to elevate your celebratory moments this festivities!
3. PumoriPumori, a gin produced by the makers of Woodburns Whisky is named after Mount Pumori, which is situated just 8km west of Mount Everest. The juniper used in this gin is sourced from the region. Crafted in the woodlands of Candepar, Goa, at the Fullarton Distilleries facility, Pumori’s 100% home-grown gin boasts a blend of 12 botanicals sourced from the Indian subcontinent. This delightful gin opens with fruity and floral notes, along with hints of citrus and spice, making it the perfect addition to any gathering.
4. Ochre Peach and Cherry VodkaVodka is a popular spirit, but its harsh flavour often calls for mixing with juices, sugary drinks, or citrus just to make it drinkable. Why settle for ordinary when you can indulge in something truly enjoyable? Ochre Peach and Cherry Vodka break away from the norm, offering a smooth and flavorful experience that doesn’t need heavy mixers. Expertly crafted, this vodka is infused with fresh peaches, cherries, and black cherries, creating a burst of crisp, fruity flavours. The juicy sweetness of peaches blends perfectly with the rich complexity of cherries, resulting in a balanced and refreshing taste that’s a pleasure to sip. Whether enjoyed neat or in a cocktail, this harmonious blend takes your drinking experience to the next level. Ochre Peach and Cherry Vodka are designed to be savoured—not just diluted. Add this to your bar to make the gatherings even more memorable.
5. Jamun“JAMUN” Himalayan Dry Gin, is a uniquely crafted spirit using the exotic Himalayan Juniper, which is also known as the Indian blackberry. This exceptional gin is meticulously produced in small batches. It is infused with the purest Himalayan spring water, offering a delightful blend of botanicals including coriander, mint, lemon peel, and citrus, resulting in a truly distinctive taste and flavour that highlights the essence of the Himalayan Juniper, making it a perfect selection for your celebrations.

Be it the meticulously crafted Ochre Nutty Berry Rum, the exclusive Greater Than Gin, the refreshing Pumori Gin, the fruity Ochre Peach and Cherry Vodka, or the exceptional “JAMUN” Himalayan Dry Gin, these spirits are the perfect choice for making your festivities extra special.