Charminar Gin

Hyderabad inspired Charminar Gin, the first release from Charminar Distilleries, a London DryLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins made in the United Kingdom. Its name refers to the city's landmark monument, but the producer connects the recipe to more than a visual identity: it draws on the layered food and hospitality traditions of the Deccan. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, the gin is presented as a spirit to savour slowly, neat or in a mixed drink. The Charminar itself, a monument with four minarets built in 1591, stands at the heart of Hyderabad's old city.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral

The seven botanicals are juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary, green cardamom, coriander, orange peel, star anise, cinnamon and rose. Juniper gives the gin a dry backbone; cardamom, coriander and cinnamon build a warm spice profile, while orange peel brings a bright citrus note. Star anise adds a distinct aromatic edge, and rose softens the composition with a floral accent. The ingredients are familiar, but their combination is intended to reflect Hyderabad's history of cultural exchange rather than reproduce a conventional London Dry template. Green cardamom, star anise and cinnamon are also pillars of Hyderabadi cooking, from biryani to spice blends.

The distillery describes Hyderabad as a city that absorbs influences and makes them its own. That context gives the name a clear reference: the Charminar is a defining landmark of the city, while this gin is distilled in the UK. The producer lists a 700 ml bottle at 42.8% ABV and presents it as a contemporary craft release, identified as Deccan Vol 1 and dated 2025. Its spice and citrus make a simple tonic serve a natural choice; a twist of orangeTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary reinforces the peel in the recipe without burying the juniper and rose. It is the distillery's inaugural release.