Indri Marsala Cask Finish crowned ‘Best World Whisky’

Indri’s Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 Marsala Cask Finish has been crowned ‘Best World Whisky’ at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards 2025, scoring a stunning 99.1 points out of 100, one of the highest-ever scores awarded to an Indian single malt at the competition. This is the second time Indri has achieved such a feat; its first historic win was in 2023.

Produced by Piccadily Distilleries in Indri, Haryana, this limited-edition single malt is crafted from six-row Indian barley and finished in Marsala wine casks. Bottled at 60 percent ABV, it opens with a rich bouquet of stewed apricots, cherries and plums, with hints of nutty spice, vanilla and honeyed caramel on the nose. The palate is full-bodied, bursting with red berries, chocolate, nutmeg and walnuts, rounded by an earthy depth. The finish is long and lingering, marked by fruity wine tones and delicate oak lactones.

“Since its very first release, the Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition has been sweeping top awards worldwide and is now a global benchmark for excellence. This near-perfect score shows the world that Indian single malts can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best, and win,” said Shalini Sharma, Head of Marketing, Piccadily Distilleries.

The Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition is scheduled to be launched in India before Diwali.