Indian Whisky News and New Releases
Explore the vibrant world of Indian whisky with the latest news and new releases from The Whiskey Wash. From top distilleries like Amrut and Paul John to emerging brands, stay updated on the trends and innovations shaping Indian whisky.
Indian Whisky News & New Releases
Tilaknagar Industries Completes Imperial Blue Deal
What makes a Rs 3,442 crore whisky brand acquisition reshape India’s spirits landscape? Tilaknagar’s Imperial Blue deal marks a seismic shift in the industry.
Paul John Unveils Christmas Edition 2025
What makes only 6,254 bottles of this Indian single malt so coveted by collectors worldwide? Discover the tropical Christmas spirit captured in Paul John’s 8th edition.
Seven Islands Pure Malt: India-Scotland Whisky Debut
What happens when Indian and Scottish single malts unite in one bottle? Seven Islands Pure Malt answers with a groundbreaking Indo-Scottish blend at ₹5,200.
Must Read Stories
DŌAAB Expression 02: Indian Single Malt in Mizunara Oak
What happens when Indian whisky meets legendary Japanese Mizunara oak? DŌAAB Expression 02 reveals the answer.
Globus Spirits Unveils First Indian Single Malt Whisky Matured In Mizunara Casks
What happens when Indian whisky meets legendary Japanese Mizunara oak? DŌAAB Expression 02 answers with a groundbreaking fusion of Eastern traditions.
Longitude 77 Reveals Diwali Lamp Gift Box
Pernod Ricard India has launched a limited-edition gift box for its Indian single malt, Longitude 77. The new packaging is designed to transform into a decorative lamp to mark the Diwali festival.
Indri Agneya Single Malt Indian Whisky Debuts In The U.S.
India’s fastest-growing single malt brand Indri introduces Agneya, its first peated expression, to the U.S. market at $80 per bottle starting October 1.
Godawan Unveils 173, Indian Single Malt Finished In Asha Liqueur Casks
India’s Godawan distillery unveils 173: The Collector’s Edition, a single malt finished in century-old royal liqueur casks. Only 173 bottles will be released worldwide, each representing a surviving Great Indian Bustard.
Madhvan Indian-Scotch Whisky Blend Launches
Indian distiller Uppal Brewers & Distillers launches Madhvan, its second whisky in eight months, combining Indian grain spirits with Scotch malt whisky to target young urban consumers.
Diageo India Breaks Ground On Craft Spirits Complex in Goa
Diageo India has begun construction on an 11-acre craft spirits complex in Ponda, Goa, featuring the world’s largest destination dedicated to Indian craft spirits.
Paul John Whisky Wins Big at 2025 SIP Awards
Indian single malt producer Paul John secured four major honors at the 2025 SIP Awards, including the coveted Best of Class Platinum for its Classic Select Cask expression.
Godawan Indian Whisky Launches Durbar Evenings Whiskey Events
Godawan’s Durbar Evenings brings together music, food, and whiskey in a traveling cultural experience across five Indian cities. The series previews a larger festival planned for Rajasthan later this year.
New Documentary Chronicles India’s First Himalayan Craft Gin
A new documentary explores how Nao Spirits transformed gin from a colonial import into a distinctly Indian spirit using Himalayan juniper and native botanicals.
Three Reasons Pernod Ricard’s Imperial Blue Sale Matters
Pernod Ricard’s sale of Imperial Blue marks a strategic pivot towards premium whisky in India. By shedding volume for value, the company aims to capitalize on the country’s evolving market and align with its premiumisation strategy.
Godawan Launches Triple Cask Travel Exclusive Whiskey
Indian single malt producer Godawan has launched a Triple Cask expression exclusively for global travel retail markets, priced at $66 (INR 5,500).
Radico Khaitan Withdraws TRIKĀL Whisky Amid Cultural Sensitivity Concerns
Radico Khaitan has withdrawn its TRIKĀL whisky brand following concerns over cultural sensitivity. The decision reflects the company’s commitment to respecting Indian heritage and public sentiment.
Paul John Visitor Centre Named Global Visitor Attraction of the Year at Icons of Whisky 2025
The Paul John Visitor Centre, India’s first single malt whisky experience, has been crowned Global Winner – Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Icons of Whisky 2025, part of the World Whiskies Awards.
India Slashes Bourbon Tariffs as American Whiskey Faces Domestic Pressure
India has agreed to reduce tariffs on bourbon imports from 150% to 100%, potentially boosting access to the world’s largest whiskey market where American whiskey exports currently reach just $8.8 million annually.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited Acquires Fullarton Distlleries’ Indian Whisky & Spirits Portfolio
The deal includes three key brands from Fullarton’s portfolio: Woodburns Contemporary Indian Whisky, Pumori Small Batch Gin, and Segredo Aldeia Rum.
Paul John Indian Whisky Unveils 2024 Christmas Edition
Paul John, the famed Indian whisky brand, has unveiled the details of its 2024 annual Christmas Edition single malt, perfect for sipping by the fire this holiday season.
Maharaja Drinks Brings Award-Winning Premium Indian Whisky to the UK
Maharaja Drinks has traveled across India selecting the finest Indian beverages to offer at the emporium.
Award Winning Indian Whisky Now On Shelves In Tesco
Indri Trini Whisky is now available on shelves in 79 premium Tesco stores across the country with an RRP of £45.
Fullarton Arton’s Reserve Premium Whisky & Kosha Indian Dry Gin Debut In India
Fullarton Distilleries, an Indian spirits company based in Goa, has announced the expansion of its spirits portfolio with the introduction of Arton’s Reserve Premium Blended Whisky and Kosha Indian Dry Gin.
Pernod Ricard India Aims To Triple Revenue By 2034, Launches Two New Indian Whiskies
Pernod Ricard India is aiming to triple its revenue by 2034 by focusing efforts on the premiumization of its whisky brands.
Godawan Launches Limited Edition Indian Whisky With Taj Hotels
The Godawan Single Malt, Exclusive to Palaces of Taj comprises a limited-edition batch of 300 bottles which will be available at Taj’s ‘Grand Palaces’ in Mumbai, Jaipur, and Hyderabad
BHAKTA Spirits Enters The Indian Whisky Market, Launches Indian Single Malt
Multi-award-winning BHAKTA Spirits has announced its first foray into the world of Indian whisky. The BHAKTA 2012 Indian Single Malt Whisky marks the brand’s first
Indri Whisky Launches In The UK With Mangrove Global
Indri Whisky, produced by Piccadily – India’s largest independent malt spirits producer – was launched in the Indian domestic market in 2021.