The Indian whiskey industry has made a great identity in the world’s leading whiskey awards. The newly launched whiskey Ambara and Manasha of Dedevans Modern Bruis have recently won the world’s two most famous whiskey competition this year. Masha received the title of ‘International Whiskey of the Year’ and Grand Gold at the Meninger International Spirit Awards 2025, Germany. Whiskey Ambra was awarded the ‘Best Single Malt Indian Whiskey’ and ‘Best Indian Whiskey’ in the International Whiskey Competition 2025 held at Las Vegas, USA.
The specialty of whiskey intent is its smokey fragrance and an excellent mix of aroma like guava, honey and caramel, which is described by famous whiskey critic Jim Murray described as ‘Malt Lovers Dream’. This whiskey is prepared in Jammu, the zone of the Himalayas, where the smell of smoke and spices is covered on its texture. Whiskey Ambra is a non-yielding single malt, which is in the American X-borbon casks, due to which its color is dark amber, and taste has dried apricots, honey and caramel notes.
Additionally, the coffee liquor of Himaleh Spirits has also won the gold medal in the USA Spirits Ratings in the US. In this competition, prizes are given keeping in mind the quality, price and packaging, and the gold medal is received to the entries who have secured 90 to 95 marks. All these wins show the growing strength and quality of India’s premium whiskey region, which are now making their presence firmly recorded. This achievement of the Indian whiskey industry has given the country an important place on the Global Whiskey Map.
The success of the Devans Modern series is a combination of Indian craftsmanship, tradition and modern tastes, which are being highly appreciated between whiskey lovers and critics. It is a matter of pride for India that Indian whiskey is becoming a symbol of excellence in international competitions.