Indian single malt Indri secured first, second, and third place in both the Best Indian Whisky and Best Single Malt Indian Whisky categories at the 2026 International Whisky Competition (IWC) in Louisville this summer. Produced by Piccadily Agro Industries near the foothills of the Himalayas, Indri is the only Indian whisky to have scored above 90 points at the competition.
The Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 took first place in both categories with a score of 93.53 points. Indri Dru Cask Strength Single Malt Indian Whisky claimed second place with 90.87 points. The Indri Agneya Single Malt Indian Whisky secured third place, scoring 89.70 points.
Since Piccadily launched Indri Single Malt in 2022, the brand has earned more than 141 awards. These include Best in Show, Double Gold at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards.
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READ THE STORYIndri is crafted using premium six-row Indian barley sourced from Rajasthan. It is produced at Piccadily’s distillery in Haryana.
The whisky is matured in a region where scorching summers, near-freezing winters, and high humidity during monsoon season intensify the spirit’s interaction with the oak.
“For us, every global recognition reinforces what we have believed from the beginning — that India has the capability to produce spirits that stand alongside the very best in the world,” said Madhu Kanna, international head of business at Piccadily Agro Industries.
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“Our ambition has never been simply to win awards. It is to change the way the world thinks about Indian spirits and demonstrate that extraordinary whisky can come from India.”
Indri is part of a new generation of Indian whisky brands challenging perceptions about where the world’s best whiskies can be produced. Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the United States have historically dominated the global premium whisky conversation.
India’s climate, locally grown barley, and approach to maturation are creating a compelling category of Indian single malts.
“Indian whisky is no longer simply an emerging category,” Kanna added. “It is earning its place on the world stage through quality, craftsmanship and authenticity. We are proud to be part of that movement.”
Kanna said he hopes the results put Indian single malt on the radar of a new generation of global whisky drinkers.
