10 New Whisky Launches in India to Know in 2026

Oct 6

2 min read

India’s whisky market is becoming more experimental, premium and diverse, with homegrown distilleries introducing distinctive expressions alongside new international and blended whiskies.

Here are 10 launches and new releases that have caught attention in India during 2026.

1. GianChand Manshaa Indian Single Malt Whisky

Orange bottle of DeVANS GIANCHAND Manshaa Indian single malt whisky on a textured brown background.

DeVANS Modern Breweries has expanded the GianChand portfolio with Manshaa, a peated expression that brings smoke and a bolder character to Indian whisky.

2. Crazy Cock Madhuca: The Heritage Editions

Amber Crazy Cock single malt whisky bottle beside matching box on white background, with rooster illustration and ornate label.

South Seas Distilleries has explored an unmistakably Indian direction with Madhuca: The Heritage Editions, featuring whisky finished in mahua casks. The release highlights the growing interest in indigenous ingredients and regional influences.

3. Gamber Valley Private Collection 1

Amber whisky bottle in a dark green box, labeled Gamber Valley Indian Single Malt Whisky Private Edition.

Gamber Valley Private Collection 1 is part of Alcobrew Distilleries’ move into the luxury Indian single malt segment, offering consumers another new homegrown option in the premium category.

4. Gamber Valley The Vault Series

Another Gamber Valley release, The Vault Series, adds to Alcobrew’s premium whisky ambitions and reflects the increasing number of Indian producers entering the single malt space.

5. D’YAVOL Vortex

Black D’Yavol Vortex blended Scotch whisky bottle with amber glow, gold text, and a sleek reflective background.

D’YAVOL Vortex brings a premium blended Scotch to the Indian market, combining malt and grain whiskies with sherry influence and a touch of peat.

6. The GlenJourneys Cask Series

Three GlenJourneys single malt Scotch whisky bottles in sherry, bourbon, and rum cask finishes on a table.

The GlenJourneys Cask Series showcases the growing consumer interest in cask finishing, with different maturation influences adding complexity and character to the whisky.

7. Rampur 1943 Virasat

Bottle and box of Rampur 1943 Virasat Indian single malt whisky, Ruby Port Finish, amber label on white background

Rampur 1943 Virasat is a premium Indian single malt combining American bourbon barrel maturation with a ruby port cask finish, creating a rich and layered profile.

8. Oaksmith Nagomi

Blue Oaksmith Nagomi whisky bottle on a dark patterned background with blue flowers and pastel stripes, product label visible

Oaksmith Nagomi takes a cross-cultural approach, combining Scotch malt and American bourbon influences with Japanese blending techniques.

9. Indri Ilika

Black Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky bottle and box labeled ilika, with gold accents on a white background.

Indri Ilika is a travel-retail-exclusive expression from Piccadily Distilleries, offering a distinctive take on Indian single malt with subtle peat, layered complexity and cask influence.

10. Royal Challenge Irish Trail

Royal Challenge Irish Trail Emerald Blend whisky bottle on a dark table, label visible, with a blurred barrel in warm light.

Royal Challenge Irish Trail is a new blend combining Irish grain, malt and pot still whiskey with Indian malt. The result is designed as a smooth, contemporary whisky aimed at a broad audience.

A Market Moving Beyond Traditional Whisky

These launches reflect a broader change in India’s whisky landscape. Consumers are increasingly exploring different styles, cask finishes, maturation techniques and flavour profiles rather than staying within traditional categories.

From peat and mahua casks to Japanese blending and Irish whiskey influences, 2026 is proving to be another interesting year for whisky in India.

For producers, the opportunity is clear: India’s whisky drinker is becoming more curious, and the market is responding with more choice than ever.

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