The best Indian whiskies of 2026, according to the awards

If you’re hunting for the best Indian whiskies of 2026, this year’s competitions offer a great compass to guide you. Plenty of Indian whiskies picked up major accolades—and a few bottles even topped their categories. Here are the best Indian whiskies of 2026.

We kick off this list with a few places of honor: the cream of the crop: Masters and category winners. These are whiskies that didn’t just win Gold, but earned a Master, an official category title, or even Best of Class at international competitions.

Indri stood out in particular. Both Indri Trini and Indri Dru received a Master at The Asian Spirits Masters 2026, while Indri Agneya was named Indian Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the London Spirits Competition. The Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 also claimed multiple major titles in 2026.

Godawan and Paul John also made a big impression. Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded was the only Indian single malt to earn a Master at The World Whisky Masters 2026. Paul John Port Select Cask was crowned Best Indian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards, while Classic Select Cask even took Best of Class at the International Spirits Competition.

Beyond the Masters and big category winners, many more Indian whiskies took home at least Gold in 2026. We’re deliberately leaving Silver and Bronze out of this overview.

What stands out is how widely the successes of Indian whisky are now spread. Godawan, Indri, Paul John, GianChand, Crazy Cock, DŌAAB, Woodburns, and Longitude 77 all scored at least Gold at an international competition in 2026. Thanks to these brands, Indian whisky is staking a stronger claim on the world stage.

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