Hapusa Gin 70cl

Big, piney juniper up front, then a hit of citrus and spice that keeps you coming back for another sip. Hapusa is an Indian gin that feels like it was made for people who think “any gin is fine” is a sad way to live.

This is a confident, juniper-forward style, so it stands up in cocktails instead of vanishing under tonic or vermouth. The payoff for you is simple, your G&T tastes like gin again, and your Negroni keeps its backbone.

• Nose: Fresh juniper (think pine needles), bright citrus peel, a light herbal edge
• Taste: Bold juniper first, then lemony lift and warm spice, with a dry, grippy feel that works brilliantly with tonic
• Finish: Clean, lingering juniper and peppery warmth that makes the next sip feel like a good idea

How to drink it: build a classic Gin & Tonic with lots of ice, a quality Indian tonic, and a strip of lemon peel, or go Negroni when you want something darker and more bitter-sweet.

If you’ve been living on Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, this is your “one shelf over” upgrade, still juniper-led, just more character and a little more edge. And if you’re a Hendrick’s fan, expect less cucumber-and-rose and more classic gin bite (in a good way).

It also makes a surprisingly solid Martini gin if you like yours crisp and assertive. Go easy on the garnish, a lemon twist is all it needs, then let the juniper do the talking.

India isn’t the first place most people look for gin, which is exactly why this bottle is fun. It’s familiar enough to mix with confidence, but different enough to spark a new obsession.

Fun Fact: “Hapusa” is named after Himalayan juniper, the aromatic backbone that gives this gin its signature piney snap.