Rampur Barrel Blush Indian Single Malt Whisky and Rampur Asava Indian Whisky from the house of Radico Khaitan have won top honours at The Fifty Best World Whisky Tasting 2025. Both expressions were awarded Gold medals by an international jury through a blind tasting process, reaffirming Rampur’s growing presence in the world whisky category.
A respected global benchmark for whisky evaluation
Held in New York, The Fifty Best World Whisky Tasting is considered a respected international benchmark in spirits evaluation. It brings together a pre-qualified jury of journalists, spirits professionals, retailers, and mixologists for a blind tasting where whiskies are assessed independently on professional criteria. Medals are awarded purely based on judges’ impressions, making the recognition a strong validation of the product’s craftsmanship, quality, and character.
Radico Khaitan on Rampur’s global journey
Commenting on the achievement, Abhishek Khaitan, Managing Director, Radico Khaitan, said the Gold win is a proud moment and a strong validation of the global journey Rampur is building. He added that it reinforces the belief that Indian single malts today can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s finest, reflecting a long-term commitment to craft, consistency, and building global credibility for Indian provenance.
Strengthening the case for Indian single malts worldwide
Rampur Indian Single Malt is crafted in India and shaped by a distinctive terroir that contributes depth and complexity to its profile. Over the years, the brand has built a steady presence across key international markets, finding appreciation among whisky experts, premium retailers, and connoisseurs globally.
Expanding global footprint and brand storytelling
Sanjeev Banga, President – International Business, Radico Khaitan, noted that global blind tastings hold strong significance as they are driven purely by the liquid and expert judgment. He added that the Gold medals for Rampur Barrel Blush and Rampur Asava underline the strength of the portfolio and the growing global interest in Indian single malts. As the brand expands internationally, Radico Khaitan will continue focusing on strengthening distribution, deepening brand storytelling, and building Rampur as a long-term player in the global whisky space.
