February 2026: Vanaha Gin, India’s pioneering forest-to-bottle artisanal spirit from Revelry Distillery, continues its ascent as one of the country’s most compelling luxury craft labels, garnering recognition across both national and international platforms. Within months of its debut, the brand has secured five distinguished global accolades, including the coveted Master Medal at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters, honours from the IWSC (UK) and the Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia, and Gold at The Spirits Business Global Spirits Design Masters. Notably, Vanaha is the only gin worldwide shortlisted for Innovation in Production at The Spirits Business Awards 2025 — a landmark distinction that places Indian craft distillation firmly on the global innovation map.
Building on this momentum, Vanaha Gin announces its expansion into Rajasthan, Haryana and Pondicherry , strengthening its growing national presence. Previously available in Goa and Madhya Pradesh, entry into these dynamic markets marks a strategic milestone in the brand’s carefully curated growth journey. With Pondicherry’s increasingly sophisticated alcobev culture and Rajasthan, Haryana’s discerning consumer base embracing elevated craft spirits, the expansion reflects a rising appetite for artisanal gins defined by provenance, authenticity, and refined character.
Crafted with 24 meticulously selected botanicals, Vanaha undergoes an exacting five-stage distillation process — Botanical Maceration, Copper Pot Distillation, Vapour Infusion, Cold Vacuum Distillation, and Staging — engineered to preserve the purest expression of each ingredient. The inclusion of cold vacuum distillation ensures delicate botanicals retain their intrinsic aroma and complexity, resulting in a spirit that is layered, elegant, and unmistakably natural. This precision-driven approach, rooted in research, terroir, and technical mastery, distinguishes Vanaha within the competitive luxury gin landscape.
At the heart of this vision is Vaniitha Jaiin, Founder and Chief Evangelist of Revelry Distillery, and among the first women in India to independently build, own, and operate a distillery. With Vanaha — a name derived from vana (forest) and aha (a moment of realisation) — she set out to create more than a spirit; she envisioned an experience capturing the purity, depth, and quiet power of India’s forests. Under her leadership, Revelry Distillery has emerged as a purpose-built, innovation-led facility that harmonises European copper pot stills, data-driven distillation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and scale.
“Vanaha was born from a simple yet ambitious idea — to bottle the soul of a forest in its most pristine form,” says Vaniitha Jaiin. “Each new market represents not just expansion, but the opportunity to share our philosophy of mindful distillation, authenticity, and Indian craftsmanship with a wider audience.” says Vaniitha Jaiin, Founder & Chief Evangelist of Revelry Distillery.
As India’s premium spirits sector evolves, Vanaha’s entry into Haryana, Pondicherry and Rajasthan signals a broader shift — one in which homegrown brands are not merely participating on the global stage but redefining excellence through innovation, integrity, and a profound sense of origin.
About Vaniitha Jaiin:
Vaniitha Jaiin is a trailblazer in India’s luxury alcobev industry and one of the first women in the country to establish, build, and own a distillery. As Founder of Revelry Distillery and the creator of Vanaha Gin, she represents a new generation of Indian spirits leadership where craft excellence, strategic clarity, and global relevance converge.
A highly respected alcobev strategist, industry expert, and voice, Vaniitha brings over a decade of leadership experience in marketing, brand strategy, and consumer engagement, combined with deep technical expertise in wines and spirits. She is formally trained through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), London, and holds a specialization in Luxury Brand Management from ESSEC Business School, Paris.
Recognised as an international wine & spirits judge, Vaniitha has judged and engaged deeply with the category across Europe, the US, Asia, and the UK, earning credibility among global producers and peers. In India, she is consistently recognised among the Top Women in Wine & Spirits, known for her category foresight and ability to build brands with global resonance.
Through Vanaha Gin, Vaniitha has achieved a rare global milestone by establishing one of the world’s most awarded gins from India and setting a new benchmark for world class spirits created in India for the world.
About Navvin Jaiin:
Navvin Jaiin is a distinguished BFSI leader with over 24 years of experience across leading institutions such as Tata AIA Life, Bajaj Allianz, Turtlemint InsurTech, ICICI Prudential, and ABN Amro Bank. He has consistently led large, high-performing teams of 2,000+ professionals and is recognized for driving start-ups, turnarounds, and complex transformation mandates. His expertise spans P&L management, growth strategy, business development, financial and legal transactions, and risk management.
A builder at heart, Navvin has created businesses that resonate deeply across India’s heartland while also designing sophisticated solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients—seamlessly bridging “Bharat” and metropolitan India with equal finesse. With a career focused on solving consumer challenges and delivering business excellence, he now seeks to apply his strategic and operational expertise to redefine industry standards through high-quality, innovation-led offerings.
ABOUT REVELRY DISTILLERY & VANAHA GIN
Revelry Distillery is a boutique craft-spirits house nestled in the Sattari forests of North Goa, where modern distillation meets a deep respect for terroir, sustainability, and storytelling. Built around a custom European Hagyo copper pot still and an in-house state of the art R&D lab, it is engineered for precision, consistency, and scalable growth of up to one million bottles annually. Its defining “forest-to-bottle” philosophy guides everything from pan-India botanical sourcing to its meticulous five-step distillation, preserving provenance and purity. More than a distillery, it is a creative hub where science, craft, and nature converge—most notably giving rise to Vanaha Gin and a new chapter in India’s craft-spirit movement.
Vanaha Gin is a tribute to India’s untamed forests—crafted for those who seek depth, purity, and character. Its name blends vana (forest) and aha (realisation), reflecting its inspiration. Distilled via a proprietary five-step process using 24 hand-picked botanicals sourced nationwide, it is a 100% natural, zero sugar and additive-free spirit capturing the country’s biodiversity. Earthy, woody notes intertwine with floral, citrus, spice, and herbal layers, making it equally compelling neat, on ice, or in cocktails.
Internationally acclaimed, Vanaha earned a Master Medal at the The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters (2025), along with honours from the IWSC and the Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia, plus Gold at The Spirits Business Global Spirits Design Masters. It was also the only gin worldwide shortlisted for “Innovation in Production” at The Spirits Business Awards. Still a young brand, its rapid expansion from Goa to Madhya Pradesh and beyond has positioned it as a distinctive Indian gin with global promise, admired for authenticity, provenance, and craft.
