Asia

Gin in Asia is rapidly gaining momentum, with a new wave of distilleries redefining the spirit through regional botanicals, cultural influences, and bold innovation. As cocktail culture spreads and consumers seek premium, locally-inspired spirits, Asian gins are carving out a distinct identity on the global stage.

In Japan, Ki No Bi by Kyoto Distillery leads the way. It blends traditional craftsmanship with local ingredients like yuzu, sanshō pepper, and gyokuro tea, producing a refined gin that balances delicacy and depth—very much in line with Japanese aesthetic values.

In India, Greater Than by Nao Spirits has sparked the country’s modern gin movement. Distilled in Goa, it combines classic juniper-forward character with Indian botanicals like ginger and coriander, making it both approachable and unmistakably local.

These distilleries reflect Asia’s diverse botanical palette and growing creative confidence in the global gin renaissance.