Panaji (Goa): India’s landscapes are as rich and varied as its cultural heritage, and amidst this diversity lies its most treasured Single-malt whiskies. This golden elixir, emblematic of Indian tradition, stands as a testament to mastery in distillation and aging.
Distinct from its global counterparts, the bold innovations of Single-malt whiskies from India, the meticulous craftsmanship and the emerging character possesses a unique profile. The flavours derived from Indian barley-malt used in malting, and shaped by India’s unique regional climate, set Single-malts apart as a global benchmark.
Radico Khaitan presented a very luxurious edition of Rampur Indian single malt whisky (named after it’s distillery location Rampur) in the international market on the 75th anniversary of Rampur Distillery’s Rampur Signature Reserve becomes India’s most expensive and luxurious single malt whiskey priced at 5 lakh per bottle. Manufactured by Radico Khaitan, it is made with the highest proficiency and exclusivity, with just 400 bottles launched in a limited release.
Rampur’s Indian Single Malt Whisky collection has also flexible price range to suit every section of enthusiasts from INR 8500 a bottle of 750ml.
Indri Single Malt Whisky (named after Indri where its distillery is located) triple cask single malt, by Piccadily Distilleries, has recorded sales of over 1 lakh cases in its second year. No other single malt whisky from Scotland, Japan, Taiwan or anywhere else in the world has been able to cross the 1,00,000 cases-mark within two years of its launch.
The rise of Indri is indicative of a seismic shift in consumer behaviour and preferences with premium spirits leading the way. As per industry reports, Indian single malt whiskies have staged a coup, outpacing their Scottish counterparts with a staggering 144 per cent surge in 2021-22 and the momentum is only building.
The ever-popular Kadamba single-malt is crafted by Imperial Distillers (Cheers group) and named after the Kadamba town where the distillery is closely located. Kadamba single-malt bagged many international awards that not only honour the rich heritage of the Kadamba dynasty, from which the whisky draws its name and symbolizes the Golden Age of Goa, but also firmly establish India as a producer of world-class single-malt whiskies.
The evolution of Indian Single-malt whiskies from its humble beginnings to its current status as a globally revered spirit is remarkable.
