World Whiskies Awards 2025: Indian Whisky Brands Dominate the Global Stage

The World Whiskies Awards 2025 (Rest of World—RoW) winners have been officially announced, and Indian whisky brands have once again proven their excellence on the global stage. Multiple Indian distilleries have secured top honors across various categories, reinforcing India’s growing prominence in the world of whisky.

Indian Whiskies Shine at the World Whiskies Awards 2025

The World Whiskies Awards is a prestigious global competition that recognizes the finest whiskies across different categories. It is part of the World Drinks Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in whisky craftsmanship since 2007.

This year, the Rest of World (RoW) winners—which include countries outside of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States—have been revealed. Indian whisky brands have won multiple accolades, and the winners from this stage will now advance to the global competition. They will compete against the best from Scotland, Ireland, France, and the USA, with the final World's Best winners set to be announced in March 2025.

Indian Whisky Brands That Won Big

Several Indian brands secured top awards in multiple categories:

Amrut Distilleries

Amrut, one of India's most celebrated whisky producers, received high honors in different categories:

• Gold Winner: Amrut Peated Single Malt Cask Strength (62.8%)—Single Malt—No Age Statement.
• Silver Winners: Amrut Bagheera (46%), Amrut Fusion Single Malt (50%), Amrut Single Malt (46%), and Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength (61.8%) in the Single Malt—No Age Statement category.
• Bronze Winner: Amrut Rye Malt (50%) in the Rye—No Age Statement category.

Indri-Trini (Indri) Whiskies

Indri, a relatively newer yet rapidly rising Indian whisky brand, also made a mark:

• Gold Winner: Indri’s Refill Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Cask 03 (58.5%) in Single Cask Single Malt—No Age Statement.
• Silver Winner: Indri’s Ex Sauterne Wine Cask Single Cask 47050 (58.5%) in Single Cask Single Malt—No Age Statement.
• Additional Accolades: Indri’s Exclusive Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon Editions won silver and bronze in the Single Malt—No Age Statement category.
• Silver Winner: Indri’s 2024 Diwali Collector’s Edition (58.5%) in Small Batch Single Malt—No Age Statement.
• Category Winner: Indri’s Founder's Reserve Wine Cask 11 Years Old (58.5%) in Single Malt - 12 Years & Under.

Other Indian Whisky Brands Recognized

Several other Indian whisky brands received recognition at the event:

• Legacy Premium Blended Whisky (42.8%) – Gold Winner in the Blended—No Age Statement category.
• Sterling Reserve B10 Premium Blended (42.8%) & Roulette Unpeated Premium (42.8%) – Bronze Winners in the Blended—No Age Statement category.
• DOAAB India Craft Whisky Six Blind Men & The Elephant (42.8%), Marudham Single Malts of India (46%), and Paul John Single Malt Whisky Madeira (48%) – Bronze Winners in the Single Malt—No Age Statement category.

About the World Whiskies Awards

The World Whiskies Awards are considered a benchmark for quality and innovation in the whisky industry. The competition follows a rigorous blind-tasting process conducted by an expert panel of judges. Winning at this event is a significant achievement, as it places brands among the best in the world.

What This Means for Indian Whisky

Indian whisky has been steadily gaining global recognition, and these awards further cement India’s reputation as a serious contender in the premium whisky segment. The success of brands like Amrut, Indri, Paul John, and Legacy showcases the depth of talent and craftsmanship within the Indian whisky industry.

As these Indian brands move forward to the global competition in March 2025, whisky enthusiasts and industry experts alike will be watching closely. If India secures top honors at the final stage, it will mark a historic moment for the country's spirits industry.

Stay tuned for more updates as we await the final results of the World Whiskies Awards 2025 Global Competition!