Brand

Stranger & Sons

Indian gin brand created and produced in Goa: a contemporary London-style gin (ABV 42,8%) built on nine predominantly Indian botanicals that showcase local citrus and spices.
  • Goa · India
  • Since 2018

Stranger & Sons

Meet the producer

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The story
Stranger & Sons was launched as a gin brand linked to Third Eye Distillery in Goa. The project was initiated by the group's founders (cited in the sources) and the gin was introduced as an expression celebrating India's agricultural richness and traditions. Industry sources indicate the project began in 2018 and the gin gained international exposure through reviews and competitions.
Production philosophy
To highlight indigenous ingredients and convey Indian cultural identity through a contemporary gin: the brand aims to elevate local citrus and spices while retaining the recognizability of classic gin.
Territory
Goa, India (production and origin of the product)
Awards and recognition
Gold medal, Contemporary category - The Spirits Business Gin Masters (2021); Master medal - Asian Spirits Masters (2021); Gold in The Drinks Business / The Spirits Business Spring Blind Tasting (2021).
Production method
Produced and distilled in Goa (Third Eye Distillery) in batches; the recipe uses nine predominantly Indian botanicals, with juniper and angelica sourced from outside India. The brand reports involvement of the local community in processing the citrus used.
Distillation
Batch distilled in Goa (Third Eye Distillery) using nine Indian botanicals (produced in batches).
Ageing
Unaged
Characteristics
Type
Brand
Categories
  • gin
  • Indian gin
  • spiced gin
Raw materials
  • wheat
  • barley
  • juniper
  • angelica
  • citrus (Gondhoraj lemon, Nagpur orange, Indian sweet lime)
  • black pepper
  • mace
  • nutmeg
  • coriander
  • liquorice
  • cassia
Representative products
  • Stranger & Sons Gin 700 ml (70 cl) - Stranger & Sons
What makes it distinctive
  • ABV 42,8%
  • Distillation and production in Goa (Third Eye Distillery)
  • Recipe based on nine predominantly Indian botanicals (citrus and spices)
  • Involvement of the local community in processing the citrus used for cordials/pickles
  • International awards and recognition in industry competitions (2021)

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