Single Malt Wisky

The Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) and the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have signed a cooperation agreement, which will focus on sustainability, protection and promotion of their respective products, and engagement on regulatory matters of mutual interest. As per a joint statement, the pact also provides for cooperation on legal protection, product authenticity, intellectual property infringements, and the promotion of responsible consumption. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which came into effect on July 15, 2026, is expected to boost Scotch whisky sales in India by reducing import duties from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, with a phased reduction to 40 per cent over the next decade. The trade pact could also open up opportunities for Indian single malt whiskies to gain a foothold in the UK market, with some brands having already received international recognition for their quality and craftsmanship. "With the FTA opening new avenues for bilateral trade, closer ..

Indian single malt whisky, which has won several global awards and gained international fame in the last couple of years for its craftsmanship, are estimated to have grown to about 5 lakh cases in 2025, registering a growth of approximately 22 per cent, according to data released by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC). This growth has been primarily driven by homegrown desi labels such as Amrut, Rampur, Indri, and Paul John, along with newer entrants, including Solan Gold, GianChand, Doaab, Crazy Cock, Aaghaz, and Gamber Valley, as the category gains stronger traction within India's premium and luxury spirits space, CIABC said. Moreover, the desi companies continue to dominate the 'Made in India' Single Malt Whisky landscape, accounting for an estimated 92 per cent of category sales in 2025. Indian single malt whisky brands such as Diageo's Godawan and Pernod Ricard's Longitude 77, which are owned and backed by foreign and multinational companies, are ..

Homegrown Indian liquor makers are mulling approaching food & beverages regulator FSSAI for a separate standard for the Indian single malt whisky that is rapidly scaling with the ongoing trend of premiumisation and has won several prestigious international awards. This will help maintain the sanctity and reputation of Indian single malt whisky -- now exported to 60 countries -- and Indian producers are discussing the move, according to Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the industry body of domestic AlcoBev manufacturers. The Indian distillers are also taking steps to get a geographical indication tag for their single malt whisky that will enhance the brand's credibility and standards. While the sale of Indian single malt whisky rising in high double digits in the country -- the world's largest whisky market -- the industry is also facing a challenge to keep a check on the emergence of smaller single malt whisky brands. According to CIABC Director ...

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