Globus Spirits has unveiled DWAAR Indian Craft Whisky – SIPAHI, the first expression in its new DWAAR portfolio, blending aged Indian single malts with Scotch whisky finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks. The whisky was announced in New Delhi on 26 October 2026 and will roll out through a phased launch across Rajasthan, Haryana, Goa, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi.
The launch strengthens the group’s growing Luxury portfolio, which already includes DŌAAB Indian Craft Whisky and TERAI.
Shekhar Swarup, joint managing director of Globus Spirits Ltd, said: “With DWAAR Indian Craft Whisky, we are creating a portfolio that draws inspiration from a distinctly Indian symbol—the doorway—while expressing it through a contemporary craft whisky lens.”
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READ THE STORYThe DWAAR name draws on the concept of the grand Indian doorway, with the portfolio taking inspiration from the forts of India and their imposing gateways. The PX Sherry casks are sourced exclusively from the Sherry Triangle in the Andalusia region of southwestern Spain. SIPAHI is crafted using Indian Six Row barley from Rajasthan.
Swarup added: “It is an expression shaped by Indian craftsmanship, international cask influence and a belief that heritage can be interpreted with a modern point of view.”
According to the official notes from the brand, the nose is elegant and layered, with polished oak, delicate florals, soft dried fruit, vanilla and subtle spice. The palate reveals refined woody notes, gentle toffee sweetness, dried fruit and warm spice, with a delicate smoky undertone. The finish is described as long, with lingering oak, soft toffee, gentle spice and restrained smoky warmth.
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The indicative consumer price ranges from ₹1,400 to ₹2,400 (around $16 to $27 / £12 to £21), depending on applicable state excise duties and taxes.
P.S. Gill, CEO of the consumer division at Globus Spirits Ltd, said: “SIPAHI marks the first expression under the DWAAR portfolio and sets the tone for a craft whisky proposition rooted in provenance and character.”
Gill continued: “Our phased launch across key premium markets reflects our intent to build DWAAR with care and consistency.”
The launch arrives as India’s premium whisky segment continues to expand. Made-in-India single malts have become one of the fastest-growing categories in the global whisky market, with domestic brands increasingly competing against established scotch imports for the attention of a rising class of affluent Indian consumers.
