Indian Whiskies That Won International Awards in 2026: GianChand, Godawan To Crazy Cock Madhuca, Here Are 10

From GianChand, Crazy Cock Madhuca, Godawan, Rampur, Kadamba to Royal Ranthambore whisky, discover 10 Indian whiskies that won major international awards in 2026, along with prices, ABV and availability.
Indian Whiskies That Won International Awards
Award-winning Indian whiskies, GianChand, Crazy Cock Madhuca, Godawan, Rampur, Kadamba to Royal Ranthambore whisky, discover 10 that won top awards in 2026.Representative/Unsplash
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Indian whiskies picked up medals at several major global competitions in 2026. And here we present a list of the Indian whiskies that won international awards in 2026, from GianChand, Crazy Cock Madhuca III, Godawan, Rampur, Kadamba to Royal Ranthambore whisky. Along with the international awards, we list the prices, ABV and where each one is currently sold.

Indian Whiskies That Won International Awards

These Indian whiskies have won major international awards like the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the International Wine and Spirit Competition, the International Whisky Competition, and the Bartender Spirits Awards.

Gianchand Whisky

Award: Gianchand whisky won the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026, Silver Medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026

ABV: 42.8%

Gianchand whisky Price: Around ₹850 to ₹1,200 for a 750ml bottle in India, with Delhi and Goa on the lower end and Mumbai and Hyderabad on the higher end

Where to buy: Sold across most Indian states through authorised liquor stores. Made by DeVANS Modern Breweries in Jammu

Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice Whisky

Award: Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice whisky won the Double Gold, Indian Single Malt Whisky of the Year, and Spirit of the Year India at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026, with a score of 97 points

ABV: 46%

Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice Whisky Price: Around ₹6,100 for a 750ml bottle in Mumbai and Kolkata

Where to buy: Available at premium liquor stores in major Indian cities. Made by Diageo India at its distillery in Alwar, Rajasthan

Crazy Cock Madhuca III Whisky

  • Award: Crazy Cock Madhuca III whisky won the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) UK 2026, with 95 points, the highest score among Indian whiskies at the competition

  • ABV: 42.8%

  • Crazy Cock Madhuca III Whisky Price: Around ₹3,590 to ₹3,680 for a 750ml bottle in India

  • Where to buy: Sold in select cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Goa and Bengaluru. Made by South Seas Distilleries in Dahanu, Maharashtra, and finished in Mahua casks

Dru Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

  • Award: Dru Cask Strength Single Malt whisky won the 2nd place for Best Indian Whisky and Best Single Malt Indian Whisky at the International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2026, with 90.87 points

  • ABV: 57.2%

  • Dru Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky Price: Around ₹5,000 to ₹6,700 for a 750ml bottle, depending on the state

  • Where to buy: Widely available across Indian states. Made by Piccadily Distilleries in Indri, Haryana

Agneya Single Malt Whisky

  • Award: Agneya Single Malt whisky won the 3rd place for Best Indian Whisky and Best Single Malt Indian Whisky at the IWC 2026, with 89.70 points

  • ABV: 46%

  • Agneya Single Malt Whisky Price: Around ₹3,800 to ₹8,000 for a 750ml bottle, depending on the state

  • Where to buy: Available in Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Daman and Goa. Made by Piccadily Distilleries, this is a lightly peated expression

GianChand Manshaa Whisky

  • Award: GianChand Manshaa whisky won the Silver Medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026

  • ABV: 42.8%

  • GianChand Manshaa Whisky Price: Around ₹8,500 for a 750ml bottle in Gurgaon

  • Where to buy: Available in Jammu, Delhi NCR and Goa. This is the peated expression from DeVANS Modern Breweries

Rampur Barrel Blush Whisky

  • Award: Rampur Barrel Blush Whisky won the Gold Medal at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026, with 90 points

  • ABV: 45%

  • Rampur Barrel Blush Whisky Price: Around ₹9,000 to ₹13,500 for a 750ml bottle at duty free outlets in India. Domestic retail availability is still limited

  • Where to buy: Available at Indian duty free stores. Made by Radico Khaitan at its Rampur Distillery in Uttar Pradesh

Kadamba World Cask Whisky

  • Award: Kadamba World Cask Whisky won the Gold Medal at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026, with 95 points

  • ABV: 42.8%

  • Kadamba World Cask Whisky Price: Around ₹2,700 to ₹6,300 for a 750ml bottle, depending on the state

  • Where to buy: Available in Goa and other Indian states. Made by Cheers Group at its distillery in North Goa

Royal Ranthambore Whisky

  • Award: Royal Ranthambore Whisky won the Gold Medal and Blended Whisky of the Year at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026, with 95 points

  • ABV: 42.8%

  • Royal Ranthambore Whisky Price: Around ₹1,200 for a 750ml bottle

  • Where to buy: Widely available across India. A blend of Scotch malts and Indian grain spirit, made by Radico Khaitan

Seagram's Longitude 77 Whisky

  • Award: Seagram's Longitude 77 Whisky won the Bronze Medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2026

  • ABV: 42.8%

  • Seagram's Longitude 77 Whisky Price: Around ₹5,500 for a 750ml bottle in Mumbai

  • Where to buy: Available in Goa, Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Duty Free. Made by Pernod Ricard India at its distillery in Nashik, Maharashtra

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Note: Whisky prices vary by state due to taxes and excise duties. Prices are approximate and may differ by retailer. Check with your local authorised liquor store for current pricing.

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