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
IndoBevs Names Varun Singla as Chief Commercial Officer
Who will steer IndoBevs’ commercial strategy as it aims to become a global spirits player? Meet Varun Singla, the industry veteran taking on the challenge.
Indian Malt Whisky Association Launches Certification Trademark for Indian Single Malt
How can whisky lovers be sure an Indian single malt is the real deal? IMWA’s new Certification Trademark sets strict standards to guarantee authenticity.
Crazy Cock Whisky Tops Indian Rankings at IWSC 2026
What happens when India’s oldest single malt distiller finishes whisky in Mahua casks? Five IWSC medals and the top Indian whisky ranking at IWSC 2026.
Kavalan Whisky Hits 1,000 Gold Medals In Top Spirits Competitions
Which Kavalan bottle is its most awarded ever—and why? The distillery’s 1,000-medal milestone reveals the surprising champion: Solist ex-Bourbon Cask.
GianChand Wins Indian Whisky’s Only Double Gold at 2026 SFWSC
Which Indian single malt impressed every judge enough to earn a rare Double Gold at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition? Meet DeVANS GianChand.
Must Read Stories
Indri Founder’s Reserve 11 Year Old Launches in Harrods
Can an Indian single malt rival a 30-year-old Scotch? Indri’s Founder’s Reserve 11 Year Old makes that bold claim — and sold out at Harrods within weeks.
Godawan Indian Single Malt Surpasses 125 Global Awards
Can a whisky named after one of the world’s rarest birds win over 125 global awards in just three years? Godawan’s remarkable rise proves purpose and craft go hand in hand.
White & Blue Whisky Gets Major Packaging & Blend Redesign
What happens when one of India’s fastest-growing millionaire whisky brands gets its biggest makeover in over a decade? Alcobrew just revealed the answer.
Crazy Cock Madhuca: World’s First Mahura Cask Finished Whisky
What happens when an Indian distillery finishes single malt whisky in casks seasoned with a spirit from the ancient Mahua flower? Meet the Madhuca Heritage Editions.
London Spirits Competition Announces 2026 Winners
Which spirits impressed 70+ industry judges across quality, value, and packaging? Discover the full 2026 London Spirits Competition winners and category champions.
So Good Soju Launches in India via Penguin Overseas
Can a locally crafted soju win over India and its market dominated by whisky and beer?
Amrut’s Rakshit Jagdale Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
How did one man transform India from a global whisky afterthought into a credible single malt powerhouse? Amrut’s Rakshit Jagdale just earned whisky’s highest honor.
Shared Spirit: New London Whisky Festival Debuts June 2026
What happens when you strip the gatekeeping from whisky events and build a summer fair instead? Shared Spirit launches in London with a radically inclusive vision.
Amrut Distilleries Appoints PM Spirits As Exclusive US Importer
Who will carry India’s most celebrated single malt whisky into the American market next? PM Spirits takes over as Amrut’s exclusive US importer starting May 2026.
Paul John Wins Big at World Whiskies Awards 2026
Can an Indian distillery dominate the world stage twice in a row? Paul John just proved it can — claiming top honors for both craft and visitor experience at the WWA 2026.
Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 Marsala Cask Launches in UK
What happens when Himalayan-crafted Indian single malt meets hand-selected Sicilian Marsala casks? Indri’s Diwali 2025 edition answers—in just 180 UK bottles.
Godawan 173 Collector’s Edition Wins Gold & Silver at Spikes Asia
Can a whisky bottle help save a critically endangered bird? Godawan 173’s Spikes Asia-winning design fuses Jaipur Blue Pottery with conservation storytelling.
India Bartender Show 2026 Wraps Up In Dehli
What happens when 1,900+ bar professionals, 29 brands, and 45 sessions collide across five stages? India Bartender Show 2026 just answered that question.
Radico Khaitan Makes Moves Into Scotch
Why is India’s Radico Khaitan, maker of Rampur single malt, establishing a Scottish subsidiary? The answer reveals a strategic shift in global whisky production.
World Class India 2026: Top 100 Bartenders Advance To Regional Finals
What happens when 800+ bartenders reimagine classics with Johnnie Walker Black Label? Diageo’s World Class India 2026 reveals surprising trends in its Top 100 list.
Bar Spirit Forward Named India’s Best Bar for 2025
Why are Mumbai and Delhi missing from India’s Top 4 bars for the first time ever? The 2025 rankings reveal a seismic shift in India’s drinking landscape.
Amrut Launches 50th Single Malt Indian Whisky
Can a whisky be crafted specifically to complement Indian fine dining? Amrut’s 50th single malt, created exclusively for Zarf restaurant, proves it’s possible.
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.
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.