Charayam

Charayam is a traditional spirit from the south Indian state of Kerala — once lost to time, now reimagined at Thekken Distillery in Invercargill.

Crafted with 13 carefully selected spices and botanicals, this is a spirit that honours its origins while embracing a new expression. Rooted in ancient techniques and time-honoured ingredients, Charayam carries the depth of the Sahyadri Hills — dense, rain-soaked forests where medicinal herbs grow wild and abundant.

The result is a spirit of remarkable complexity. Its flavour and aroma are layered and evolving, shifting with every change in dilution. A splash of water brightens and opens the spirit; a fuller measure softens and deepens it — each pour revealing a different expression.

There is a subtle familiarity to its structure — reminiscent of an artisanal gin — yet Charayam stands distinctly apart in character and soul.

This is not simply a drink, but an experience shaped by heritage and craft. A meeting point of past and present. Of nostalgia and rebellion.

Best explored with a splash of water, then guided by instinct.

700ml | 45% ABV