Meet India’s Award-Winning Single Malts Taking The World By Storm | Lifestyle News

Here are the trailblazers of India’s single malt renaissance award-winning spirits that are redefining luxury, one golden pour at a time.

There’s a quiet revolution swirling in the glass a golden awakening that’s putting India on the world whisky map. Once whispered about as the underdog of the spirits world, Indian single malts are now commanding global attention, outshining Scotch legends and Japanese icons with their depth, daring, and distinct Indian soul.

From the misty foothills of Jammu to the sun-scorched sands of Rajasthan, master distillers are bottling the poetry of their land melding tradition, terroir, and time into whiskies that taste like a symphony of the senses. Each dram tells a tale of patience, precision, and passion.

Here are the trailblazers of India’s single malt renaissance award-winning spirits that are redefining luxury, one golden pour at a time.

GianChand Single Malt Whisky: The Pride of the North

From the House of DeVANS Modern Breweries Ltd.

A masterpiece born in the heart of Jammu, GianChand Single Malt is not just a whisky, it’s a story of legacy, craftsmanship, and emotion. Named after Dewan Gian Chand, the visionary founder of DeVANS, this single malt is the brand’s ode to purity and perfection.

Crafted under the region’s unique climatic conditions, GianChand teases the senses with pineapple drop-candy sweetness, layers of soft barley, firm vanilla, and a whisper of restrained oak, letting exotic fruit notes take the spotlight.

So exquisite is its balance that whisky legend Jim Murray, in his Whisky Bible 2022, called it “unquestionably the most delicate Indian malt” in nearly three decades of exploring the subcontinent’s distilleries.

Its international triumphs have been nothing short of spectacular:

GianChand Manshaa – Winner of Grand Gold and International Whisky of the Year 2025 at Meininger’s International Spirits Award (ISW), Germany.

GianChand Adambaraa – Crowned Best Indian Single Malt and Best Indian Whisky at the International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2025, Las Vegas.

Availability & Price:

GianChand: ₹4,490 – Jammu, Delhi, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Uttarakhand, Leh

Manshaa: ₹9,500 – Duty-free exclusive (Delhi & Hyderabad)

Adambaraa: ₹9,500 – Duty-free exclusive (Delhi & Hyderabad)

Each sip of GianChand feels like tasting the Himalayan air crisp, refined, and timeless.

Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt Whisky — The Maverick Spirit

From South Seas Distilleries

With a name as daring as its flavour, Crazy Cock is rewriting the rules of Indian whisky. Crafted at South Seas Distilleries, India’s oldest malt distillery, with over four decades of expertise this whisky is an audacious fusion of heritage and innovation.

Distilled in some of India’s largest and oldest copper pot stills and aged in Dahanu’s tropical coastal climate, Crazy Cock boasts an intensity and maturity far beyond its years.

At the 7th IWS Awards, held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai, Crazy Cock stole the spotlight — winning Best in Show in the Indian Single Malt Whisky category, reaffirming its place among the finest whiskies in the world.

Its two debut expressions are both revelations:

Crazy Cock RARE – A full-bodied single malt with rich, rounded layers of toffee, spice, and warmth.

Crazy Cock DHUA (“smoke”) – A peated masterpiece with smoky barbecue undertones and a lingering finish.

Matured in: ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks

Availability & Price: Maharashtra, Haryana, Goa | ₹6,000 – ₹12,500

DŌAAB India Craft Single Malt Whisky — The Art of Liquid Storytelling

From Globus Spirits, Rajasthan

In the ancient town of Behror, where sand meets sky, a new legend is being distilled DŌAAB India Craft Single Malt Whisky. Created from sustainably grown six-row Indian barley, DŌAAB is a sublime ode to Indian artistry and craftsmanship.

Its first release, 01: Six Blind Men and the Elephant, draws inspiration from the timeless Indian fable that celebrates perspective and unity. Each sip unfolds like a story beginning with tropical fruits, golden honey, and dried dates; moving into spiced caramel and toasted almonds; and finishing with a gentle linger of oak and coconut.

With only 500 casks ever distilled, DŌAAB is as rare as it is remarkable. Its Mandana-inspired packaging and hand-crafted finish make it a collector’s treasure.

Awarded Gold at the Berlin International Spirits Awards 2025, DŌAAB is proof that Indian craftsmanship, when paired with vision, can create something truly world-class.

Price:

Delhi – ₹3,700

Maharashtra – ₹6,000

Elegant, evocative, and soulful, DŌAAB isn’t just a whisky; it’s a journey through India’s artistic and spiritual essence.

India’s Golden Hour in Whisky Making

As the amber liquid swirls in the glass, one thing is certain, India’s single malt era has arrived. No longer a curiosity, these award-winning spirits are capturing global hearts with their authenticity, artistry, and unmistakable Indian warmth.

Whether it’s the Himalayan purity of GianChand, the rebellious fire of Crazy Cock, or the soulful craftsmanship of DŌAAB, each bottle reflects a nation in transformation, proud, passionate, and ready to pour its legacy onto the world stage.

Raise your glass because the next great whisky destination isn’t across the seas. It’s right here, in India.