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Siddharth
2Opened the bottle alongside grilled vegetables. There was a brief fresh citrus, then the citrus tasted artificial. I finished the glass, but I wouldn't choose it again.
botanical - peppery - dryHapusa Dry Gin
2.5Hapusa Dry Gin is an artisanal gin inspired by the Himalayas, crafted using indigenous botanicals sourced from the region. The name "Hapusa" translates to juniper in Sanskrit, highlighting the gin's focus on this essential botanical.
ABV
Alcohol strength can vary by variant and market. Check the bottle label before serving.
Hapusa Dry Gin is a gin — a clear spirit infused with juniper berries and other botanicals (herbs, spices, citrus). It's refreshing, aromatic, and the backbone of classic cocktails like the G&T.
Aromatic bouquet with earthy notes of juniper, Himalayan cedar, and wildflowers. The palate offers a complex interplay of botanicals, including juniper, coriander, cardamom, and citrus peel. Smooth and well-rounded, with a long, spicy finish that reflects the gin's unique terroir. A gin by Hapusa from India, crafted with carefully selected botanicals for a distinctive character. Made in India, where the tropical climate accelerates maturation and adds unique character to spirits. Hapusa Dry Gin is an artisanal gin inspired by the Himalayas, crafted using indigenous botanicals sourced from the region. The name "Hapusa" translates to juniper in Sanskrit, highlighting the gin's focus on this essential botanical. Hapusa Dry Gin is listed by PourBud as Gin from Hapusa, with an origin linked to India. Its listed ingredients include Neutral grain spirit, juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root. The available production notes identify Base Spirit, Botanical Selection, Redistillation, Dilution & Bottling as part of its making or maturation context. The recorded flavour profile highlights Juniper, Citrus, Herbal, Crisp. Serving references in the catalog include Gin & Tonic, Martini, Negroni, depending on the style and bottle guidance. Food-pairing notes connect it with Bruschetta, Grilled Prawns, Light Salads, Smoked Salmon. The product name and category provide a starting point, while the bottle label remains the best source for the exact style, ingredients, and alcohol strength.
Basic History
A gin by Hapusa from India, crafted with carefully selected botanicals for a distinctive character.
Origin & Region
Made in India, where the tropical climate accelerates maturation and adds unique character to spirits.
India
What goes with it
Bruschetta
Grilled Prawns
Light Salads
Smoked Salmon
Olives & Cheese
Dark ChocolateTop Reviews
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Tejas
4It opened with clean piney note and stayed pleasant, but it came across too perfumed. A solid four rather than a five.
juniper - citrusy - dryA
Anika
3Served Hapusa in a simple G&T and let it settle for a minute. It had a decent peppery finish; after that, the aroma was stronger than the flavour. Fine for a casual serve, less convincing on its own.
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