Indian whisky continues to strengthen its global reputation as several homegrown brands won major honours at prestigious international spirits competitions in 2026. From GianChand and Godawan to Crazy Cock Madhuca III, Rampur, Kadamba and Royal Ranthambore, Indian whiskies secured medals at competitions such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), International Whisky Competition (IWC) and the Bartender Spirits Awards.
GianChand Whisky Wins Double Gold at SFWSC 2026
GianChand Whisky, produced by DeVANS Modern Breweries in Jammu, won the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 and also received a Silver Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2026. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, the whisky is priced between ₹850 and ₹1,200 for a 750ml bottle and is available through authorised liquor stores across most Indian states.
Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice Named Indian Single Malt Whisky of the Year
Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice, made by Diageo India at its Alwar distillery in Rajasthan, emerged as one of the biggest Indian winners of 2026. It received Double Gold, Indian Single Malt Whisky of the Year, and Spirit of the Year India at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026, scoring an impressive 97 points. The whisky has an ABV of 46% and is priced at around ₹6,100 for a 750ml bottle in premium markets such as Mumbai and Kolkata.
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Crazy Cock Madhuca III Earns Highest IWSC Score Among Indian Whiskies
Crazy Cock Madhuca III, produced by South Seas Distilleries in Maharashtra and finished in Mahua casks, won the Gold Medal at the IWSC UK 2026 with 95 points, the highest score awarded to an Indian whisky at the competition. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, it is available in select cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Goa and Bengaluru, with prices ranging from ₹3,590 to ₹3,680.
Dru Cask Strength and Agneya Shine at the International Whisky Competition
At the International Whisky Competition 2026, Dru Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky secured second place for Best Indian Whisky and Best Single Malt Indian Whisky with 90.87 points. It is bottled at a powerful 57.2% ABV.
Agneya Single Malt Whisky, produced by Piccadily Distilleries, finished third in both categories with 89.70 points. This lightly peated expression carries 46% ABV and is priced between ₹3,800 and ₹8,000, depending on the state. It is currently available in Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Daman and Goa.
GianChand Manshaa Expands the Premium Peated Category
GianChand Manshaa, the premium peated expression from DeVANS Modern Breweries, won a Silver Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2026. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, it is priced at around ₹8,500 for a 750ml bottle in Gurgaon and is available in Jammu, Delhi NCR and Goa.
Rampur Barrel Blush Wins Gold at Bartender Spirits Awards 2026
Rampur Barrel Blush, crafted by Radico Khaitan at its Rampur Distillery in Uttar Pradesh, received a Gold Medal at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 with 90 points. The whisky is bottled at 45% ABV and is currently available mainly through Indian duty free outlets, with prices ranging from ₹9,000 to ₹13,500 for a 750ml bottle.
Kadamba World Cask and Royal Ranthambore Deliver Strong Performances
Kadamba World Cask Whisky, produced by the Cheers Group in North Goa, won a Gold Medal at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 with 95 points. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, it is priced between ₹2,700 and ₹6,300 depending on the state and is available in Goa and other Indian markets.
Royal Ranthambore Whisky, another Radico Khaitan brand, won Gold Medal as well as Blended Whisky of the Year at the same competition, also scoring 95 points. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, the whisky is widely available across India at approximately ₹1,200 for a 750ml bottle.
Seagram’s Longitude 77 Adds Another International Medal for India
Seagram’s Longitude 77 Whisky, produced by Pernod Ricard India in Nashik, Maharashtra, won a Bronze Medal at the IWSC 2026. The whisky is bottled at 42.8% ABV and is priced at around ₹5,500 for a 750ml bottle in Mumbai. It is available in Goa, Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Duty Free.
Indian Whisky Industry Gains Global Momentum
The success of these 10 Indian whiskies at international competitions in 2026 highlights the rapid rise of Indian single malts and premium blended whiskies on the global stage. Brands such as Godawan, Crazy Cock Madhuca III, Rampur, Agneya and GianChand demonstrate that Indian distilleries are now competing successfully with established international whisky producers in terms of quality, innovation, cask maturation and flavour complexity.
With growing international recognition, expanding exports and increasing consumer interest in premium Indian spirits, 2026 has emerged as a landmark year for Indian whisky, reinforcing India’s position as one of the world’s most exciting and fastest-growing whisky-producing nations.
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