India, Aug. 28 -- The latest chapter in the bold ascent of Indian whisky on the global stage included several medals at the prestigious International Whisky Competition 2025. The award-winners ranged from desert-born drams and floral favourites from Jammu to Goan blends aged in charred oak. Each makes for a stellar addition to any bar. Here's a closer look at them all.

In one of the largest whisky-consuming countries in the world, there's no dearth of bottles on offer. And while global giants like American bourbons, Highland scotch, or even Japanese single malts are a great go-to, it's homegrown creations that truly define the drinking climate of the region. In India, this includes malts crafted using barley sourced from challenging terr...