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Indian whisky dominated global competitions in 2025, with distilleries from Bengaluru to Jammu claiming top honors at prestigious events like the World...
Indri Indian whisky has earned industry acclaim, collecting awards such as "Best in Show" at the Whiskies of the World Awards in 2023. The triple-cask...
Paul John Whisky has emerged as a global leader in Indian single malts, earning over 380 international awards and recognition in 44+ countries. Distilled...
Peated whisky is no longer just Islay's domain - distillers from India to the United States are producing award-winning smoky single malts. These five...
Indian whisky is no longer just a curiosity. It's a global contender. At the 2024 SIP Awards, four Indian single malts earned top medals in blind tastings...
India drinks more whisky than any other country on Earth, consuming nearly half of all whisky sold worldwide. Yet most people outside India know very little...
Indian whisky is changing fast, and Indri is one of the brands leading the charge. In just a few years, this single malt from northern India has gone from...
India, often overlooked in global whisky discussions, is quietly reshaping the landscape as the world's largest whisky market by volume and home to some...
Love smoky scotch? Discover five standout peated whiskies from around the world, including India, Japan, and England, that every smoke-loving whisky fan...
Discover why Paul John Brilliance is the Indian single malt turning heads worldwide, and why it might be your next favorite whisky.
From budget-friendly Macallan alternatives and rising Indian whiskies to conservation partnerships, discover this week's must-read world whisky news and...
Discover 7 top-value Indian whiskies in 2025, from bold single malts to smooth everyday pours. Expert picks that deliver serious flavor without the premium...
Discover some of the world’s best single malts from the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, including top expressions from GlenAllachie, Balcones, Teeling, Amrut,...
Discover whether Amrut or Blenders Pride is the best Indian whisky to try first. Compare taste, price, and style in this beginner-friendly guide.
Still waiting for GTA 6? Sip your way through 100 amazing whiskeys (and one disaster) while the world spins and Rockstar hits snooze. Aging barrels > aging...
Whisky producers celebrating India's slashed import duties may be in for a sobering reality check as complex state taxes continue to keep Scotch firmly...
Is Godawan 02 worth the hype? Discover how this Indian single malt stacks up on flavor, sustainability, and value in our full review.
Officer's Choice might be the world's biggest whisky success story you've never heard about. From feuds to clever marketing strategies, its journey reveals...
Whisky is one of the world’s most cherished drinks, loved both as a daily indulgence and a luxury. While Scotland’s whisky-making heritage has long been...
Discover how Indian whisky is beating Scotch at its own game. From award-winning Amrut Fusion to luxurious Rampur, explore five exceptional Indian single...
In just 20 years, pioneering distilleries like Amrut and Paul John have transformed India's whisky reputation, outshining even established scotch producers...
Godawan is more than just a whisky—it’s a brand with a mission, supporting conservation efforts for the Great Indian Bustard while pushing the boundaries...
Rather than just listing bottles that might hit the mark, this guide offers practical advice from a retail insider on how to select a whisky gift that’s...
This complete guide explores the production, tasting notes, and biggest brands of Indian whisky. Â
The award winning Godawan Indian whisky recently launched in the USA and is at the forefront in showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and unique flavors...
In 2022 Godawan single malt Indian whisky was introduced to the global market and has quickly become the most awarded Indian single malt whisky, find out...
Exploring the origins, brand development, and confrontation with the scotch whisky industry – here is everything you need to know about McDowell’s No....
Let’s take a closer look at the origins, production, flavours and biggest brands.
Welcome to the final part of our three-part series on the biggest Indian whisky brands. This week, we take a look at the history and development of In...
Welcome to part two of a three-part series on India’s biggest whisky brands. Today, we take a look at the history and development of Paul John and Ram...
Amrut Distilleries released India’s first single malt bottling in 2004.Â
Indian whisky dominated global competitions in 2025, with distilleries from Bengaluru to Jammu claiming top honors at prestigious events like the World Whiskies Awards and San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Indri Indian whisky has earned industry acclaim, collecting awards such as "Best in Show" at the Whiskies of the World Awards in 2023. The triple-cask matured single malt offers rich tropical fruit notes, balanced sweetness, and complexity that's making whisky enthusiasts take notice.
Paul John Whisky has emerged as a global leader in Indian single malts, earning over 380 international awards and recognition in 44+ countries. Distilled on the coast of Goa, this premium whisky range offers diverse expressions from the approachable Nirvana to the smoky Bold.
Peated whisky is no longer just Islay's domain - distillers from India to the United States are producing award-winning smoky single malts. These five whiskies each took home major awards in 2025 or recent years, showcasing the global evolution of peated whisky.
Indian whisky is no longer just a curiosity. It's a global contender. At the 2024 SIP Awards, four Indian single malts earned top medals in blind tastings against spirits from around the world.
India drinks more whisky than any other country on Earth, consuming nearly half of all whisky sold worldwide. Yet most people outside India know very little about the whiskies it produces, even as Indian single malts win international awards and draw attention from collectors and critics globally.
Indian whisky is changing fast, and Indri is one of the brands leading the charge. In just a few years, this single malt from northern India has gone from local curiosity to global award-winner.
India, often overlooked in global whisky discussions, is quietly reshaping the landscape as the world's largest whisky market by volume and home to some of the most innovative producers. From what it's really made of to how it's matured in extreme aging conditions, here are seven key insights experts want you to know about Indian whisky.
Love smoky scotch? Discover five standout peated whiskies from around the world, including India, Japan, and England, that every smoke-loving whisky fan should try next.
Discover why Paul John Brilliance is the Indian single malt turning heads worldwide, and why it might be your next favorite whisky.
From budget-friendly Macallan alternatives and rising Indian whiskies to conservation partnerships, discover this week's must-read world whisky news and releases.
Discover 7 top-value Indian whiskies in 2025, from bold single malts to smooth everyday pours. Expert picks that deliver serious flavor without the premium price tag.
Discover some of the world’s best single malts from the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, including top expressions from GlenAllachie, Balcones, Teeling, Amrut, and more.
Discover whether Amrut or Blenders Pride is the best Indian whisky to try first. Compare taste, price, and style in this beginner-friendly guide.
Still waiting for GTA 6? Sip your way through 100 amazing whiskeys (and one disaster) while the world spins and Rockstar hits snooze. Aging barrels > aging gamers.
Whisky producers celebrating India's slashed import duties may be in for a sobering reality check as complex state taxes continue to keep Scotch firmly in luxury territory
Is Godawan 02 worth the hype? Discover how this Indian single malt stacks up on flavor, sustainability, and value in our full review.
Officer's Choice might be the world's biggest whisky success story you've never heard about. From feuds to clever marketing strategies, its journey reveals a brand that's far more than just a bottle on a shelf.
Whisky is one of the world’s most cherished drinks, loved both as a daily indulgence and a luxury. While Scotland’s whisky-making heritage has long been regarded as the gold standard, the Indian whisky scene offers a fascinating contrast.Â
Discover how Indian whisky is beating Scotch at its own game. From award-winning Amrut Fusion to luxurious Rampur, explore five exceptional Indian single malts redefining quality spirits with unique tropical maturation and distinctive regional terroirs.
In just 20 years, pioneering distilleries like Amrut and Paul John have transformed India's whisky reputation, outshining even established scotch producers in blind tastings.
Godawan is more than just a whisky—it’s a brand with a mission, supporting conservation efforts for the Great Indian Bustard while pushing the boundaries of Indian whisky-making.
Rather than just listing bottles that might hit the mark, this guide offers practical advice from a retail insider on how to select a whisky gift that’s truly meaningful.
This complete guide explores the production, tasting notes, and biggest brands of Indian whisky. Â
The award winning Godawan Indian whisky recently launched in the USA and is at the forefront in showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and unique flavors that Indian whisky can offer.
In 2022 Godawan single malt Indian whisky was introduced to the global market and has quickly become the most awarded Indian single malt whisky, find out more about this award winning Indian single malt
Exploring the origins, brand development, and confrontation with the scotch whisky industry – here is everything you need to know about McDowell’s No.1.
Let’s take a closer look at the origins, production, flavours and biggest brands.
Welcome to the final part of our three-part series on the biggest Indian whisky brands. This week, we take a look at the history and development of Indri.
Welcome to part two of a three-part series on India’s biggest whisky brands. Today, we take a look at the history and development of Paul John and Rampur.
Amrut Distilleries released India’s first single malt bottling in 2004.Â