INDRI DECLARED WORLD’S NO. 1 WHISKY YET AGAIN: CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL SINGLE MALT SPACE WITH A SLEW OF AWARDS
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INDRI DECLARED WORLD’S NO. 1 WHISKY YET AGAIN: CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL SINGLE MALT SPACE WITH A SLEW OF AWARDS

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, 26th August 2024 — Piccadily Distilleries, the proud creators of the globally recognized Indri Single Malt, are thrilled to announce a historic achievement: Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Whisky of The Year’ at the USA Spirit Rating Awards 2024. Top 15 Whiskies of the Year – Indri Founder’s Reserve 11YO Wine Cask 1st place - ‘Best Indian Whisky’ 1st Place - ‘Best Single Malt Indian Whisky’ In an arena known for its intense competition and rigorous standards, Indri single malt whisky has emerged as a true champion. The International Whisky Competition, revered for its stringent judging by global experts, saw Piccadily’s Indri Founder's Reserve 11 YO Wine Cask rise to prominence, securing a spot among the ‘Top 15 Whiskies of The Year’. Indri Founders Reserve 11YO Wine Cask Indri Founders Reserve 11 YO from India achieved a remarkable 95.09 points at the International Whisky Competition 2024, outperforming several renowned global competitors, including Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength from Taiwan with 94.39 points, Dewar's Double Double 30 Years Old from Scotland with 94.34 points, and Aberlour A'bunadh Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Scotland with 94.32 points and our very own Indian Single Malt Paul John Oloroso Select Cask Whisky, which scored 93.8 points.

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