Crazy Cock Wins Best Indian Single Malt Whisky At IWS Awards

At the seventh edition of the IWS Awards, held at the iconic Taj Lands End, Mumbai, Crazy Cock Single Malt Whisky claimed the highest rating and was crowned Best in Show in the Indian Single Malt Whisky category, affirming its place among the best whiskies in India and indeed among the finest in the world.

Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt Whisky is the culmination of a distilling legacy that spans over a century of craftsmanship and quiet obsession at South Seas Distilleries. A distillery born before India discovered its love for Indian single malts, which became a global trend, South Seas stands today among the few whose legacy can be spoken of in the same breath as the great whisky houses- Yamazaki Distillery of Japan and Glenturret Distillery of Scotland.

The IWS Award was hosted by Vinexposium Paris—the world’s leading international wine and spirits award event. This prestigious occasion was graced by Grace Ghazale and curated by Sonal C. Holland, Chairperson of the IWS Awards.

Over the years, South Seas has meticulously handpicked some of the most exclusive bourbon and sherry casks. Home to India’s largest private cask collection, every drop of Crazy Cock single malt is drawn from this treasure trove and matured to perfection in the hand-selected casks sourced from across the world.

At South Seas Distilleries, time is the ultimate artisan. Each cask, gently nurtured under the Indian sun, yields a whisky of profound depth and bold character. Hand-bottled in exceptionally limited batches and never mass-produced, Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt is a spirit of extraordinary complexity and distinction. Matured alongside India’s oldest single malts at one of India’s oldest malt distilleries.

“The distillery has always been obsessed with the quality and has been meticulous in its attention to detail. Over the years, its unique location between the mountains and the sea has given our whiskies the benefit of tropical maturation, creating rare Indian single malts of unparalleled richness and bold character, admired by connoisseurs worldwide,” says Hamavand Chinoy, Director of South Seas Distilleries.

Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt Whisky is available exclusively in select domestic markets and duty-free locations – a rare experience for those who seek the best whisky in India.