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Indian distilleries

India makes single malt that wins awards in Scotland, and most people here still don't know it. These are the distilleries behind it — each one written up properly, with sources.

Goa

Paul John

A Bangalore company built a single malt distillery in South Goa, then launched it in London. The second Indian malt house to be judged abroad before it was sold at home — and the one that proved Amrut wasn't a fluke.

Cuncolim · founded 1992

Karnataka

Amrut Distilleries

India's first single malt had to be launched in Glasgow before India would drink it. The story of how a Bangalore brandy company spent fifty-six years becoming an overnight success.

Bengaluru · founded 1948