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“The journey for gin in India has just begun” says Charnelle Martins, Head Distillier at Str.

by Manaswita Goswami

Introducing Charnelle Martins, a trailblazing Head Distiller at Stranger & Sons, whose expertise in alcohol biotechnology and distillation has set new standards in the Indian spirits industry. With a robust background that includes stints at the Scotch Whisky Research Institute and Diageo India, Charnelle combines scientific rigor with a passion for innovation. She’s been instrumental […]

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McDowell’s & Co. Distiller’s Batch Indian Single Malt Wins Silver at The Spirits Business Wor.

by Aakriti Rawat

~Crafted in Nashik and rooted in provenance, this recently launched luxury single malt is  setting new standards for McDowell’s & Co.~ McDowell’s & Co Distiller’s Batch Indian Single Malt recently won silver at the  renowned World Whisky Masters. This marks the liquid’s first award, after its recent launch in April 2024 – establishing its entry […]

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Taj Collaborates with Diageo India to unveil – ‘Godawan Single Malt, Exclusive to the Palaces of T.

by Aakriti Rawat

Taj, the iconic brand recognised as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 joins hands with Godawan to launch a limited-edition artisanal  single malt. ‘Godawan Single Malt, Exclusive to Palaces of Taj’ is a batch of 300 bottles celebrating  meticulous artistry and mindful luxury, available at Taj’s grand palaces in Mumbai, […]

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Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Continues its Winning Streak with 50+ Accolades Under its Belt

by Aakriti Rawat

~The brand was declared ‘Indian Whisky Producer of the Year’ at the New York International Spirits  Competition. ~  ~Godawan 100 rated the highest at the International Taste Institute Awards; Godawan 01 and 02 won Triple Gold at the MLSA Competition.~ Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Whisky, the brainchild of The Good Craft Co. from Diageo India, […]

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Chef Varun Totlani & Godawan Bring Indian Flavours to 77th Cannes Film Festival

by interbev

~The chef partnered with India’s most awarded single malt, Godawan, to showcase a dinner full of Indian flavours on a plate.~ Godawan, the award-winning artisanal single malt whisky from Diageo India, marked its third year at Festival de Cannes by collaborating with renowned culinary expert, Chef Varun Totlani. Held on May 15th, this collaboration featured […]

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Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Triumphs with a Triple Win at Icons of Whisky India 2024

by interbev

~The brand received accolades for ‘Distiller of the Year,’ ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year,’ and Craft  Producer of the Year.’~ ~A brainchild of The Good Craft Co. from Diageo India, Godawan is rooted in three core pillars – Conservation, Sustainability, and Conscious Consumption.~ Godawan, India’s first artisanal single malt whisky born out of Rajasthan, hassecured  […]

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Godawan 100 is Crowned ‘Single Malt Whisky of the Year

by interbev

~The Collector’s-Edition artisanal single malt scored 96 points at the 2024 London Spirits Competition, becoming the top scorer in the single malt whisky category in the world.~  ~This win solidifies Godawan’s position as the most awarded Indian single malt in 2023-24 – with 42 national and international accolades.~ Godawan 100, a Collector’s-Edition artisanal single malt, […]

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Risen From the Mist – McDowell’s & Co Reinvents its Legacy

by interbev

~The launch of McDowell’s & Co Distiller’s Batch Indian Single Malt marks a new era for Indian spirits.~ In the heart of India’s Western Ghats lies a realm of breathtaking beauty, the  Sahyadri mountain range. Here, in the Nashik Valley, amidst the mist-shrouded peaks and green valleys, a  rare spirit is born — a single […]

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