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Cholai
Gin

Cholai

Origin
🇮🇳India
Strength40%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

Elegant and light, this Gin is a masterclass in floral delicacy—perfect for refreshing highballs.

The Library Note

Cholai is an illegal alcoholic beverage made in India, equivalent to "hooch" or "bootleg" alcohol. Usually made from rice, it is sometimes mixed with industrial alcohol or methanol, which has resulted in several hundred deaths.

Sommelier's Perspective

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

A classic Gin & Tonic: 1 part Gin, 3 parts premium tonic, plenty of ice. Garnish with lime or botanicals that match the distillation profile.

Composition

Neutral Grain Spirit
Juniper
Coriander
Angelica Root
Citrus Peel

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Usually made from rice, it is sometimes mixed with industrial alcohol or methanol, which has resulted in several hundred deaths.

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Archival Status

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