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Could you provide some background on the decision to establish a distillery in Kumaon and share insights on your journey thus far?
The craft spirit revolution in the country had been taking up precedence and a lot of distilleries were springing up across the country but primarily in Goa. Samarth & I were in talks for riding the wave of this craft spirits revolution albeit in a manner in which the other players hadn’t explored. To begin with, the Kumaon region was our dream destination to establish the distillery given the array of agriculture produced in the region – barley, sugarcane, wheat, rice, mango, litchi as well as various citrus fruits and proximity to the upper reaches of the Himalayas to source high elevation produce with its terroir distinctness and having access to the Himalayan waters which again plays a crucial part in the distillation of all our spirits.The journey for us has only begun and from the going so far, it only looks promising.
The use of Himalayan juniper and coriander seeds in your brands is intriguing. How did you develop this combination and navigate the challenge of balancing such contrasting flavors?
We picked Himalayan juniper for its complexity and distinctness. However, we source our coriander from higher elevations, bringing more of an earthy expression than the same grown at most warmer places due to which this combination with contrasting flavors finds a balance in our gin.
What can visitors anticipate from the upcoming distillery tourism experience you're set to launch this year?
We hope to create a comprehensive visitor experience where we are able to provide an educational, fun and culturally enriching experience to our guests. The vision is to make the Himmaleh Spirits Experience Centre one of the “must – dos” in the list of Uttarakhand Tourism being the most sought after and highly engaging Distillery Experience Centre ofthe country
Could you expand on Himmaleh Spirits' future plans? What innovative developments can we expect from your team in the coming quarter?
We have lots in the pipeline. Let’s say it is more than just the regular spirits offering we’d be coming up with. However, we shall share those details when time is right. After all, who doesn’t like agood surprise?
