Cashmir, has achieved a landmark victory by winning Gold at The Vodka Masters 2025 by The Spirits Business. This historic achievement marks the first-ever international gold medal for a premium Indian organic small-batch vodka brand, putting India firmly on the global vodka map.
Heritage Grain at the Heart of Cashmir
Launched in May 2025 by Piccadily Distilleries, Cashmir vodka is crafted from Sona Moti, a rare 2,000-year-old organic heritage winter wheat once native to northern India. After six years of dedicated revival, Sona Moti—non-GMO, non-hybrid, and fully organic—forms the soul of a vodka unlike any other in the world.
Recognition at The Vodka Masters
The Vodka Masters, organized by The Spirits Business, is among the most respected competitions in the global spirits industry. Expert panels of master distillers, spirits writers, and industry professionals conduct rigorous blind tastings. CASHMIR won Gold in the Organic category, recognizing its exceptional quality and commitment to pure, additive-free craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship, Purity, and Innovation
Cashmir undergoes 7X distillation and 5X precision filtration through activated carbon, mango charcoal, and layers of platinum, gold, and silver. It is blended with pristine glacial water from the Kashmir Valley for a crisp, clean, and luminous character. With zero sugar, no artificial flavors, and 100% vegan ingredients, Cashmir delivers unparalleled clarity and a velvety finish.
A Milestone for Indian Luxury Spirits
Speaking on this achievement, Shalini Sharma, Head of Marketing, Piccadily Agro Industries, said, “Cashmir is not just another vodka; it is liquid proof of India’s unstoppable rise in the global luxury landscape.” This accolade cements CASHMIR’s position as a category-defining spirit, signaling a new era where Indian craft is not just competing globally, but leading it.
