In the hill town of Cherrapunji, known for its near-constant rain, a small Indian distillery has found a way to turn that weather into identity. Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin, produced by Raincheck Earth Co., is distilled from sustainably harvested rainwater and botanicals native to Meghalaya and the North-East. The gin was conceived by Mayukh Hazarika, who wanted to create a spirit that reflected its origin rather than imitate established European styles. Working with a Dutc

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