Kadamba Single-Malt Clinches 'Gold Medal' At Asia World Spirits Competition

This is the latest in a string of awards and recognition for globally acclaimed Kadamba Indian Single-malt whisky.

The Asia World Spirits Competition, formerly Singapore World Spirits Competition just revealed its top tasting entries for 2025. And it’s kind of a big deal, the event rounds out a prestigious judgings put on annually by the world renowned Tasting Alliance -- largest and most influential blind judging event in the world! 

All medal-winning products currently sold through U.S. retailers are eligible for free onboarding to The Tasting Alliance website, Flaviar.com and Caskers.com which is truly an advantage to Kadamba Single-malt whisky that's already widely sold in the U.S. apart from its presence across India, Europe, UAE and other parts of the world.

These awards are about more than bragging rights; they affect a product’s popularity on the shelf. Which is why you ought to get your hands on a bottle of 'Kadamba Single-malt whisky' from the stable of Goa based luxury spirits conglomerate having bagged over 250 national and international awards, valued at around INR 900 crores, just been awarded Gold medal by those expert judges in Singapore.

“We are honored to receive the Gold Medal from The Asia World Spirits Competition and are thrilled to showcase Kadamba Single-malt whisky among other outstanding international brands,” says Ashwin Balivada CEO of Cheers group, who mastered Business Management from Cambridge University UK.

What won them over, exactly? Well, here are some vital stats on the award-winning Kadamba liquid: Kadamba Single-malt whisky from India’s tropical climate accelerates whisky maturation, where the hot conditions speed up the interaction between spirit and wood. In just 3-5 years, Indian whiskies mature to a level that takes 10-12 years in Scotland, resulting in richer, more complex flavors.

Kadamba Single-Malt is widely known for its "Humidity Aging Process" and aging in bourbon, sherry, and virgin American oak casks, contributing to its unique flavor profile. 

Cheers group in a significant move to further leverage the strong growth of its premium Indian Single-malt whisky portfolio, is expanding it's distillery operations to build a state-of-the-art, carbon neutral distillery and maturation warehouses in Goa, especially for its fast-growing Kadamba Single-malt editions. The investment will also include to build a world class Experience center that will welcome whisky aficionados to the party capital Goa and enhance tourism as well.

“We are honored to receive Gold medal and thank the jury. Indian single-malt whisky is an extremely vibrant spirit category, and our strategic investments over the last few years have proven successful and we are on expansion spree marked by a flurry of new initiatives. This new investment will allow us to grow our share of category sales not only pan India, but also in the international markets,” says Dr. Mohan Krishna Balivada, founder of Cheers group and World’s first alco-bev marketing Doctorate.

The Kadamba dynasty's "Golden Age" in Goa is the inspiration behind the whisky's name and branding. This specific expression of Kadamba Single Malt was recognized as the best Indian single malt, solidifying its connection to royalty and high quality.