5 Must Try Homegrown Indian Spirits
India’s making the world’s top whisky and more, check it out
If you’ve ever wondered whether India could create a spirit that rivals the best whiskies in the world wonder no more. Indri has just done it again.
In 2025, Indri-Trini’s Diwali Collector’s Edition Marsala Cask Finish was crowned “Best World Whisky” at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards, with a jaw-dropping score of 99.1 points. That’s nearly perfect and better yet, it's homegrown. This marks yet another international win for India’s booming premium spirits industry.
But Indri isn’t the only Indian name getting global attention. A new generation of homegrown spirit brands is earning praise for their bold ideas and for the quality in every bottle. Let’s take a look at five award-winning Indian spirit brands you should definitely know in 2025.
Indri
Let’s start with the obvious headliner. If you haven’t heard of Indri, you’re probably new to the world of Indian single malts. Produced by Piccadilly Distilleries in Haryana, Indri has been setting benchmarks with its triple-cask matured whiskies.
This year’s Diwali Collector’s Edition, finished in Marsala wine casks, took the global stage by storm with its complex layers of spice, dried fruit, and sweetness. That 99.1 score in Las Vegas?
From the climate that accelerates aging, to the careful cask selection, Indri is proof that world-class whisky doesn’t have to come from Scotland or Japan.
GinSin
Switching gears to gin, GinSin is another Indian brand turning heads on the global circuit. Its clean, crisp, London Dry-style gin,with an Indian twist, recently grabbed Gold at the World Gin Awards 2025.
What makes it stand out? It balances the familiar juniper-forward profile of a traditional dry gin with subtle layers of local botanicals. Think: coriander, lemongrass, and a whisper of tulsi. It’s everything you want in a premium gin and proudly made in India.
Jin Jiji
Another gin worth noting is the beautifully named Jin Jiji. In 2025, it was named “Spirit of the Year” at the London Spirits Competition with an impressive 98-point score beating out gins from the UK, Japan, and beyond.
Jin Jiji leans heavily into its Indian roots. Crafted with Himalayan juniper, cardamom, black tea, chamomile, and even tulsi, this gin is aromatic, balanced, and distinctively Indian. It’s distilled in small batches in Uttarakhand, making it a true craft spirit that tells a local story in every pour.
Kadamba
While still emerging on the international stage, Kadamba is gaining serious attention among rum lovers and craft spirit enthusiasts. Inspired by the lush landscapes and rich heritage of South India, this brand is exploring new frontiers in aged cane spirits.
It’s known for experimenting with local molasses, indigenous yeast strains, and even cask finishes you don’t usually find in rum. Kadamba may not yet have the trophy shelf of Indri, but it’s one of the most promising names in India’s craft rum space.
If you like to be the first to discover the next big thing keep your eyes on Kadamba.
Kama Kaapi Rum
Last but definitely not least, Kama Kaapi is a bold and creative take on Indian rum. The name itself—‘Kaapi’ meaning coffee—hints at what makes this brand stand out: it blends coffee aromatics with aged Indian rum for a flavour profile that’s warm, rich, and unforgettable.
While still under the radar internationally, Kama Kaapi has already become a favourite in India’s premium bar scene. It’s innovative, deeply Indian, and incredibly fun to sip neat or mix into cocktails.