Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Goa’s Kadamba Whisky Wins Single-Malt Award in US
Cheers Group makes a whisky called Kadamba in Goa.
Its Indian Single-Malt Whisky World Cask won a major award in the United States.
The award was given by the USA Spirits Ratings.
The 2026 judging took place in San Francisco.
Judges looked at how good the drink tasted, its value for money and how attractive its packaging was.
Winning this title requires a distillery to perform consistently across several submissions.
The award gives Cheers Group more recognition in the international spirits industry.
The company also makes cashew feni liqueur and London dry gin.
Cheers Group’s Goa-distilled Kadamba Indian Single-Malt Whisky World Cask won ‘Single-Malt Whiskey of the Year’ at the USA Spirits Ratings.
The 2026 USA Spirits Ratings completed judging in San Francisco before announcing its winners.
The competition evaluated entries on liquid quality, economic value and shelf-appealing packaging.
Distilleries seeking the accolade must demonstrate consistent performance across multiple submissions in a category.
Cheers Group is valued at Rs 1,250 crore and also produces Coco-Jumbo and GinSin London Dry Gin.
- Who
- Cheers Group and its Kadamba Indian Single-Malt Whisky World Cask.
- What
- Kadamba won the title of ‘Single-Malt Whiskey of the Year’ at the USA Spirits Ratings.
- When
- The 2026 USA Spirits Ratings concluded its judging before announcing the winners.
- Where
- Judging took place in San Francisco; the whisky is distilled in Goa.
- Why
- The whisky was recognized in a competition assessing liquid quality, economic value and shelf-appealing packaging.
- Award
- ‘Single-Malt Whiskey of the Year’
- Competition
- 2026 USA Spirits Ratings
- Product
- Kadamba Indian Single-Malt Whisky World Cask
- Producer
- Cheers Group
- Judging location
- San Francisco
- Evaluation criteria
- Liquid quality, economic value and shelf-appealing packaging
- Company valuation
- Rs 1,250 crore