22 September 2025 — Vanaha Gin, crafted by Revelry Distillery in the lush Sattari forests of North Goa, is setting new standards for what Indian craft spirits can achieve both in flavour and innovation. Behind the brand is Vaniitha Jaiin, one of the first women in India to independently build, own, and run a distillery. In an industry historically built by men and dominated by legacy names, her journey is nothing short of historic. Inspired by a forest epiphany Vanaha blends vana (forest) and aha (a moment of realisation) this spirit channels purity, curiosity, and refined botanical craftsmanship into every bottle. Distilled and bottled at Revelry Distillery Vanaha’s forest-to-bottle approach has already earned global recognition, with the Vanaha gin being the only Gin in the world shortlisted in the ‘Innovation in Production’ category at the prestigious The Spirits Business Awards 2025—a category that includes just three finalists worldwide. This marks a powerful milestone not just for the brand, but for Indian spirits on the world stage.
Today, Revelry is proud to announce that Vanaha Gin is expanding into Madhya Pradesh , adding to its growing presence in key Indian markets. Vanaha, crafted as a ‘Forest in a Bottle,’ finds its natural connection in Madhya Pradesh – a state defined by its abundant forests. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s roadmap as it brings Vanaha’s forest-born elegance to consumers who appreciate depth, authenticity, and artisanal quality. Vanaha is currently available in Goa and Madhya Pradesh, and within this year alone, the brand is set to expand across key markets in India. For a homegrown craft spirit, this pace of growth is nothing short of surreal, marking an unprecedented trajectory for an Indian brand in such a highly competitive and traditionally global-dominated category.
Revelry Distillery is purpose-built to deliver excellence. Its five-step botanical extraction process – Botanical Maceration, Copper Pot Distillation, Vapour Infusion, Cold Vacuum Distillation, and Staging was developed through intensive research and experimentation. With over 200 botanicals considered and studied, this layered method ensures that Vanaha emerges as a spirit rich in texture, aroma, and integrity. The distillery’s infrastructure, custom European copper pot still, R&D lab, data‑driven monitoring, and a design ethos rooted in terroir and sustainability underscores the brand’s commitment to precision, quality, and scale (approximately one million bottles annually).
As the spirits industry in India continues its premiumisation trend driven by consumers who seek elevated experiences rather than mere consumption Vanaha’s expansion into Madhya Pradesh serves as a bellwether. It is proof that India is capable not only of producing award-winning spirits, but also of innovating production, infusing tradition with purpose, and crafting brands that resonate both locally and globally.
“Vanaha was born from a simple but ambitious question — could we distill the spirit of a forest, with all its purity, honesty, and complexity? To answer that, we reinvented how gin is made. Every element of our five-step botanical extraction system was designed to mirror the rhythm of a forest — quiet, layered, and alive. After thousands of hours of R&D, the result is a 100% natural gin that evokes the freshness of untouched forest air. This shortlist is validation not just for Vanaha, but for India as an innovator in spirits.” says Vaniitha Jaiin, Founder & Chief Evangelist of Revelry Distillery.
