Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Kadamba Indian Single-Malt Wins Best World Whisky
Kadamba is a special kind of whisky made in India.
It just won a big award in the United States called 'Best World Whisky.'
This whisky is made by a company called Cheers Group, which is worth a lot of money.
Kadamba is different because it's aged in special barrels that used to hold Champagne, which gives it a unique taste.
The people who judge whisky really liked it and said it tastes like caramel, vanilla, and fudge.
The company that makes Kadamba is very happy because this award shows that Indian whisky can be as good as whisky from other countries.
They make this whisky in a place near Goa, India, and it's becoming very popular around the world.
Kadamba Indian single-malt whisky won 'Best World Whisky' at the John Barleycorn Awards USA.
Kadamba is the world's first Champagne barrel-finished Indian single-malt, part of Cheers Group's luxury spirits portfolio.
The award recognizes Kadamba's distinctive profile and innovative production techniques, including a proprietary humidity ageing process.
Kadamba is produced at Imperial Distillers near Goa, aged in charred American oak barrels followed by Champagne barrels.
The whisky was described as 'silky and refined' with tasting notes of dark caramel, buttery vanilla, hints of brioche, and a fudge finish.
- Who
- Kadamba Indian single-malt whisky, part of Cheers Group
- What
- Won 'Best World Whisky' at the John Barleycorn Awards USA
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- United States (awards), produced in Goa, India
- Why
- Recognized for its distinctive profile, innovative production techniques, and high quality
- Brand
- Kadamba
- Award
- Best World Whisky at John Barleycorn Awards USA
- Company
- Cheers Group
- Company Value
- Rs1,000 crore
- Production Location
- Imperial Distillers, near Goa
- Ageing Process
- Four years in charred American oak barrels, followed by secondary maturation in Champagne barrels
- Tasting Notes
- Dark caramel, buttery vanilla, hints of brioche, brown butter, and a fudge finish