{"product_id":"desi-daru-alphonso-mango-vodka","title":"Desi Daru Alphonso Mango Vodka","description":"\u003ch5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA masterclass in fruit-led distilling that pairs smooth English winter wheat vodka with the lush, sun-ripened sweetness of authentic Indian Alphonso mangoes.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVodka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLuscious, Vibrant, Tropical, Velvety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere's it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEngland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e70cl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e41%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarnish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNeat, over Ice or try it as a cocktail ingredient in Highballs and Martinis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePours clear with a faint, natural golden sheen. The nose opens with an immediate lift of freshly sliced, ripe mango, passion fruit pulp, and candied citrus peel, underpinned by the clean, faintly sweet grain character of the spirit itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it avoids the syrupy cloying weight often associated with flavoured vodkas. Instead, you get a clean, silky mouthfeel packed with authentic tropical fruit—intense Alphonso mango flesh, a dash of lime zest, and soft vanilla cream. The finish is crisp, long, and gently warming, leaving behind a clean trace of fresh fruit stone and cracked black pepper rather than synthetic sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alphonso Highball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour 50ml of Desi Daru over plenty of cubed ice in a tall glass. Top with crisp Indian tonic water or fiery ginger beer, and garnish with a thick wedge of fresh lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced Mango Martini:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake 50ml of Desi Daru Alphonso Mango Vodka with 20ml fresh lime juice, 15ml sugar syrup, and a single thin sliver of fresh red chilli over ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass for a bright, balanced weekend drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesi Daru was founded by British-Indian entrepreneur Mohit Singh with a clear ambition: celebrate the meeting point of British distilling heritage and India's rich culinary pantry. The name itself translates informally from Hindi to \"country spirit\" or \"home brew\"—a nod to everyday social rituals, gatherings, and celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than chasing artificial extracts or bulk-produced bases, the team built their brand around honest, top-tier raw ingredients and zero compromise on flavour. Their Alphonso Mango Vodka quickly proved the strength of that philosophy, taking home the title of World's Best Flavoured Vodka at the World Vodka Awards shortly after launching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Spirit \u0026amp; Distillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of the liquid is distilled in Oxfordshire from locally harvested English winter wheat. It is run through a custom-engineered 46-plate copper and stainless steel column still, taking the spirit to 96% ABV. This exacting process strips out harsh congeners and leaves a remarkably smooth, creamy, and pristine neutral spirit with a delicate grain sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion \u0026amp; Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit is infused with authentic Alphonso mangoes sourced directly from orchards in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra—widely regarded as the home of India's finest \"king of mangoes\". Only genuine fruit pulp is used, completely free from artificial flavourings, colourants, or shortcuts. The spirit is cut back to an exact 41% ABV with pure water, achieving a balance where the bold tropical fruit integrates seamlessly into the crisp wheat spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57613271925109,"sku":"VODKA\/DESI2","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3537\/2571\/files\/20261005-154505.jpg?v=1791215568","url":"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/products\/desi-daru-alphonso-mango-vodka","provider":"Aitken's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}