

Almost everyone who claims to have tasted baijiu has probably tasted a sauce aroma or strong aroma baijiu. It’s important for people to know that there are various styles of baijius produced in China. Baijiu – JIANGXIAOBAI, China (Available in India).It’s a Himalayan gin produced in Goa with the use of all local ingredients juniper, ginger, coriander seeds, turmeric, mango, almonds and the most distinctive gondhoraj limes. Produced by Nao Spirits (also produces Greater Than gin), Hapusa is unique. Also, in the 20s list are some Single Malt Whisky, Rum, Cognac/Brandy, Craft beer, cider and wines. and adding to this list is the indigenous flower liqueur from India – DesmondJi Mahua. An under rated and very interesting category is fruit brandy – made from Apricot is Abricotine, popular in Switzerland, Germany, France etc. Sake might have taken too long to step out of its comfort zone (Japan market) but this delicate drink has the potential to capture a large consumer base outside the domestic market. Mezcal and Sotol from Mexico are the latest favourites.

While baijiu, the largest spirits category from China is seeing major interest internationally and has made way into India recently. Gin has received a fresh infusion of excitement with some home grown brands. White spirits category in India will remain a favourite amongst the bartending community even in 2020. Drinks & Destinations brings to you a boozy guide with some popular brands and emerging drinks trends that you must watch out for in 2020.
