Chinese Gin

Chinese gin is a relatively recent addition to the global spirits market, reflecting China's growing interest in craft distillation. Traditional botanicals such as juniper are often paired with Chinese ingredients like Sichuan peppercorns, goji berries, and lotus flowers in the production process, which involves distilling a neutral grain spirit with these botanicals. The use of various teas, such as Oolong or Dragonwell, reflect how distillers manage to infuse their gins with an inherently Chinese character, spirits that have proved popular in urban centres like Shanghai and Beijing. With their vibrant nightlife and cosmopolitan populations, they have become burgeoning scenes for gin enthusiasts.