Shimla Gin

Launched in 2022 by entrepreneur Talwinder Patara after 3 years of development, and distilled at Staffordshire Brewery, Shimla Gin is inspired by the city of Shimla. The city is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in the Himalayan foothills and surrounded by pine forests. Shimla Gin combines traditional botanicals and Indian-grown botanicals, including cardamom, tonka beans, cassia bark and chilli.
  • ​ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain).
  • Botanicals: 12 including juniper, orange, pink grapefruit, cardamom, tonka beans, cassia bark, black peppercorns, chillies.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) via Master of Malt.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of juniper, orange, pink grapefruit and cardamom. On the palate, citrus, juniper and cardamom with hints of vanilla from tonka beans. A warm finish of peppercorns, cassia and cardamom with lingering citrus and chilli notes.
Serving Suggestion / Garnish: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lime or Orange, or in a Gimlet, Negroni or Martini.
The Gin Guide Review: Shimla Gin is a characterful and flavoursome gin, with plentiful citrus balanced with warm and aromatic spice, delivering a balanced journey of flavour and clear influence from the Indian botanicals. The aromas are enticing and appealing, and the mouthfeel is smooth and full with citrus oils of subtly sweet orange and fruity pink grapefruit. Aromatic cardamom is prominent throughout alongside vanilla notes from tonka beans, before peppercorns lead into a warm finish of citrus, cassia and lingering chilli notes. - Paul Jackson, 2023

Meet the Makers

"Shimla Gin is inspired by Shimla, India but distilled in the UK. It is a limited edition premium gin with a taste of India. Shimla Gin is infused with spices and botanicals, as cool and refreshing as the fabled city (Shimla) in the Himalayan foothills." - Founder, Talwindar Patara
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