The World Whisky Masters 2026 competition, run by The Spirits Business, published its results in August following blind tastings held in London by panels of bartenders, buyers, journalists and educators. India stood out in the single malt category, earning one Master medal and eleven Gold medals; the top honor went to Godawan Single Malt Rich and Rounded, part of Diageo’s portfolio, while South Seas Distilleries collected five Gold medals for its Crazy Cock range.
Meanwhile, at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2026, nine blended Scotch whiskies received Master medals, the competition’s highest award. In the day’s final round, every Master-medal whisky went head-to-head for the World Whisky Taste Master title. The results point to a growing trend: distilleries outside Scotland, particularly in India, are steadily gaining ground in prestigious global whisky competitions.
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Source: The Spirits Business