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With Swadeshi spirit that redefines Indian single malt whisky, this achievement reinforces Kadamba’s place among the world’s premier spirits and highlights Cheers Group’s leadership in exceptional whisky. The world’s first multi-country whisky competition, The Global Whisky Challenge is dedicated to defining excellence in whiskies from around the world.
The Global Whisky Challenge is the world’s first professional whisky competition to evaluate products produced across the planet. Judges carefully evaluate whiskies in three separate regions of the world. Top winners are re-tested and assessed at a fourth and final tasting of the highest-scored winners in New York.
"We’re proud to share a remarkable win from the Global Whisky Challenge 2025, with an award– a true reflection of the craft and dedication of our talented distillery teams"
Ashwin Balivada CEO of Cheers group and a Cambridge University business management graduate
The Global Whisky Challenge aims to define excellence in whisky production worldwide and permit distillers from all locations to compete globally. Winning this prestigious award will enable brands to stand out in the global market.
“This recognition inspires our team to continue creating innovative Single-malt whiskies that top the exceptional spirits globally. We believe that creating world-class single-malt whiskies are as much an art as a science,”
Dr Mohan Krishna Balivada founder of Cheers group and World’s first alco-bev marketing Doctorate.
Valued at Rs 950 crore, Cheers Group has won over 250 national and international awards for its luxury spirits portfolio, including globally acclaimed Kadamba Single Malt series, Scotch offerings - such as Labrodog 12-Year-Old Scotch whisky and GinSin London dry gin.
Kadamba’s success is not only a testament to its superior craftsmanship but also a tribute to the Kadamba dynasty, a symbol of Goa’s rich heritage. The whisky undergoes a unique 'Humidity Aging Process' and is matured in bourbon sherry and virgin American oak casks, resulting in a complex, full-bodied flavor with tropical fruit and vanilla notes.
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 an Innovation hub, a world class Experience center that will welcome whisky aficionados to the party capital Goa and enhance tourism as well.
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