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Badshah-backed Shelter 6 enters India’s premium vodka segment

The vodka is positioned around a gluten-free, sugar-free formulation and a six-time distillation process.

Shelter 6 Badshah
Shelter 6 Badshah

Badshah continues to make a powerful mark with Shelter 6. The brand is redefining clean drinking in the premium vodka segment with its gluten-free and sugar-free formulation. This milestone strengthens Shelter 6’s focus on purity, transparency, and uncompromising quality; especially in a category where consumers are becoming more conscious about what goes into the glass.

Clean Formulation That Challenges the Usual Assumptions

Shelter 6 stands apart in a market crowded with similar offerings. Contrary to the popular belief that tequila contains fewer calories than vodka, Shelter 6 challenges that assumption and proves otherwise. Distilled six times in Russia, it contains fewer calories than tequila, delivering exceptional clarity and a remarkably smooth finish.

This meticulous six-step distillation process places it in a league of its own—making it cleaner, lighter, and smoother than most vodkas available today. Designed to be enjoyed neat, Shelter 6 lives up to its promise of being as smooth as water.

A Vision Built on Purity and Purpose

Commenting on the brand’s direction, Mokksh Sani, Founder of Living Liquidz, Mansionz and Co-founder of Cartel Bros, shared: “In the vodka category, many brands talk about purity, but very few commit to clean formulation in a meaningful way. With Shelter 6, our focus was clear from the start. It had to be genuinely gluten-free and sugar-free, without compromising on taste or character. Combined with six-time distillation, it represents a new direction for premium vodka in India. One where what you do not add is just as important as what you do.”

More Than a Vodka: A Statement of Belonging

Shelter 6 is not just a vodka—it’s an experience. The name represents a space of belonging, creativity, and energy: a shelter where everyone is welcome and individuality is celebrated.

Its sleek minimalist bottle reflects the same philosophy. With bold metallic tones, sharp detailing, and a design that stands out even in low light, it becomes a statement on every shelf and every table.

Crafted by the Minds Behind Award-Winning Whisky

Shelter 6 is crafted by Cartel Bros, the innovators behind award-winning whiskies like The Glenwalk and The GlenJourneys. Known for pushing boundaries and shaping modern drinking culture, the group now brings its signature craftsmanship to the vodka segment—with confidence and flair.

Badshah on Building Something Truly Clean

Speaking about the brand, Badshah, co-founder of Shelter 6, said: “For me, what matters is knowing exactly what goes into the bottle. A lot of vodkas look premium, but you never really know what you are consuming. I wanted Shelter 6 to be clean in every sense. Gluten-free, sugar-free, and distilled six times to achieve that smoothness. It is about clarity, confidence, and doing things properly, without shortcuts.”