If you’re a whisky enthusiast, you’re either a brand loyalist or have a rotating selection of whiskies to try. Ask anyone their favourite and a single malt whisky from Scotland and occasionally Ireland would be on the list. But with time, this has begun to be quickly challenged by Indian whisky brands. The Indian malt industry offers a unique and exciting experience for whisky enthusiasts looking to explore new flavours and styles.
Is India Whisky’s New Hotspot?
There are many factors that help Indian whiskies stand out on the global map. “Given the temperate climate of the country and maturation being faster than their counterparts from Scotland—they are more full of character and more sophisticated at a younger age,” shares Deorah.
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However, there is still much work to be done in terms of securing a place for Indian brands on the global stage. Well until then, you must definitely stock up your bar with these best Indian single malt whisky brands:
1. Kamet
Cost: For 750ml ₹2,999 approx in Delhi, ₹2,699 approx in Goa
2. Rampur Select
Cost: For 750ml ₹9,255 approx in Gurgaon
3. Indri Trini
Cost: For 750ml ₹5,100 approx in Mumbai, ₹3,100 approx in Gurgaon
4. Godawan
Recently, the biggest game-changing moment arrived in the Indian whisky scene when Diageo, the world’s second-biggest alcohol company recognised the demand for homegrown single malts and launched an Indian-made single malt based in Rajasthan called Godawan in March 2022. The spirit positions India as the haven of quality single malts on the global map for having an incredible depth of flavour profile that rings of Indian herbs and a rich and complex character, thanks to the exquisite Rajasthan’s six-row barley and a long fermentation cycle.
Cost: For 750 ml ₹3,500 approx in New Delhi; ₹5,400 approx in Mumbai
5. Paul John Oloroso
Cost: For 750 ml ₹4,190 approx in New Delhi; ₹9,000 approx in Mumbai
6. Amrut Fusion
Cost: For 750ml ₹5,200 approx in Mumbai; ₹3,200 approx in Goa
7. GianChand
Cost: For 750ml ₹4490 approx in Delhi
So, which one of these Indian single malt whiskies have you tried yet?
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