At the 2023 Design and Packaging Masters, the Indian Gin brand takes home a gold award

Remarkably, 45 days after its debut, Stranger & Sons Sherry Cask Aged Gin won a Gold Medal at the 2023 Design and Packaging Masters presented by The Spirits Business. The Indian gin company Stranger & Sons, which is well-known for its distinctive mix and style, has expanded its line of inventive beverages with the release of Sherry Cask Aged Gin, another limited-edition offering.

Notably, Stranger & Sons won a Gold Outstanding Medal at the IWSC in 2020 and was recognized internationally as one of the top 8 gins in the world. With partnerships like Trading Tides with Australia’s Four Pillars Gin and Perry Road Peru, India’s first distilled drink created in association with The Bombay Canteen, the company has an impressive portfolio of award-winning gins.

After resting in former Amontillado and Oloroso sherry barrels for more than a year and being infused with cascara and wild honey, the Sherry Cask Aged Gin is the product of painstaking artistry. This combination produces a spirit that honors the patience needed for maturing while also reflecting the creativity of modern distillation.

To improve the experience of sipping, a Grapefruit Garnish Spray is added to the gin to offer a zesty burst and make it perfect for leisurely sipping over ice. This blend breaks from the traditional cask-aged gins, providing a redefined experience that is similar to enjoying a traditional, old-fashioned cocktail with a warm, modern touch.

Beyond the drink itself, the Sherry Cask Aged Gin has unique label and packaging that draw inspiration from the leisurely pace of India’s woods. The label, created by Argentine designers Oveja and Remi, captures the spirit of the Indian countryside and implores viewers to take a moment to reflect. The outside box jumps out dramatically on shelves because of its striking contrast of colors and features that match the label. It compels the viewer to take a second look.

As befits the brand’s philosophy, the label gradually reveals its intricacies, much like the gin itself. An elegant two-tailed three-eyed tiger perches on a barrel among the dense undergrowth, giving the order to’slow down.’ After further investigation, friends are seen picking berries and carrying an antique decanter.