Amrut’s Expedition Single Malt Secures Place Among the World’s Finest Whiskies

• Amrut Expedition 15-Year-Old ranks third globally in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2025–26.

• Only the second Indian whisky to achieve elite global recognition after Amrut Fusion.

• Validates decades of belief, craftsmanship, and innovation despite global skepticism.

• Demonstrates successful long-term ageing of whisky in India’s warm climate.

• Signals India’s rising influence and credibility in the global single malt market.

Indian whisky has reached another defining milestone on the global stage. Amrut Distilleries’ Amrut Expedition – 15 Year Old Single Malt has been ranked as the third best whisky in the world in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2025–26, placing it alongside celebrated expressions from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and the United States.

This distinction marks only the second time an Indian whisky has achieved such an elite ranking. The first came in 2009, when Amrut Fusion drew international attention and signaled India’s arrival in the single malt category. At the time, Indian whisky was often overlooked by global critics. Two decades later, it is no longer an outsider but a serious contender, now counted among the world’s finest.

Reflecting on the achievement, Rakshit N. Jagdale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, said the recognition represents far more than a single award. According to him, it is the result of a long-held conviction that guided the company when few believed world-class single malt could be produced in India. He noted that while skeptics once questioned India’s potential in this space, Amrut remained focused on craftsmanship, patience, and a clear sense of purpose. The success of Expedition, he added, serves as affirmation rather than surprise, underscoring the distillery’s commitment to challenging conventions rather than conforming to them.

Amrut’s range today reflects both accessibility and exclusivity. Its whiskies span from the widely known Fusion, priced around $80, to the ultra-premium Expedition, valued at approximately $12,500. Both have earned recognition at the highest levels, reinforcing Amrut’s reputation for quality across price points. The distillery also holds the distinction of producing India’s oldest single malt as well as its most expensive, reshaping perceptions of what Indian whisky can deliver.

Aged for 15 years, Expedition showcases notable depth and complexity, particularly significant given India’s warm climate—once thought unsuitable for long-aged whiskies. Industry observers suggest that this latest ranking is not merely symbolic but indicative of India’s expanding role in the global whisky landscape.

Commentary surrounding the ranking emphasizes that Amrut’s success is not an isolated moment of brilliance. Instead, it reflects a deliberate and sustained strategy built on innovation, resilience, and a willingness to question established norms within whisky making.

Amrut Distilleries was established in 1948 in Bangalore by the late Radhakrishna Jagdale and operates under the NR Jagdale Group. Today, the company employs roughly 1,600 people. Its international breakthrough came in 2009, when Amrut Fusion became the first Indian single malt to gain widespread global acclaim.

Leadership has played a central role in this journey. Neelkanth Rao Jagdale, Chairman and Managing Director, is widely credited with driving the premiumisation of Indian whisky, elevating production standards, and positioning Amrut as a respected name worldwide.

According to the company, Amrut relies on Indian-grown barley and takes advantage of the country’s climate to speed up maturation in oak casks. This approach results in a flavor profile that distinguishes its whiskies from those produced in more traditional regions, reinforcing India’s unique voice in the world of single malt whisky.