Kadamba, The World’s First 'Champagne Barrel Finished Single-malt' Wins Double Gold

Kadamba Single-malt 'Champagne Barrel' Global winning streak continues, bagging Double Gold In USA: Double The Honor, Double The Glory!

Kadamba Single-malt whisky "Champagne Barrel" scored 93 points and received "Double Gold Medal" in the USA's 2025 John Barleycorn Awards, a prestigious international spirits competition. Earning this medal means the spirit scored best in a rigorous blind taste test and is deemed as top-tier International product.

Cheers Group, a well-known name in the world of premium spirits, valued at ₹ 1,000 Crores is proud to announce its achievement of winning a coveted Double Gold medal at the prestigious Barleycorn Awards. "The recognition comes as a testament to the brand's commitment to crafting exceptional Indian Single-malt that delights connoisseurs and captures the essence of true craftsmanship" says Ashwin Balivada CEO of Cheers group who mastered Business Management from Cambridge University UK.

The Jury broadcasts the winning Kadamba Single-malt tastings notes as: A silky and refined whisky with a darkened caramel character and buttery vanilla backbone. Brioche and brown butter tease depth here and there before a finish that goes slightly fudge. Excellent!

"The John Barleycorn Awards, known for their evaluation process and esteemed panel of judges, has long been revered as a benchmark of excellence within the spirits industry. Kadamba Single-malt's performance in this competition further solidifies its position as a standout player in the global whisky landscape" 

Dr Mohan Krishna Balivada founder of Cheers group and World’s first alco-bev marketing Doctorate.

Kadamba Champagne Barrel finished Single-malt whisky is crafted at Imperial Distillers, located close to Kadamba region having the legacy of the Golden Age of Goa ruled by the Kadamba dynasty for over 300 years. It is aged in charred American oak barrels a total of 4 years to create its gorgeous amber color, tantalizing aroma, and delicious flavor, topping with secondary maturation in Champagne Barrels.

The Double Gold medal signifies that Kadamba Single-malt whisky underwent a thorough blind tasting by a panel of expert judges, who meticulously evaluated its flavor profile, craftsmanship, and overall quality. Earning such an honor is a reflection of the brand's dedication to using the finest ingredients, traditional distillation methods, and unwavering passion for producing Single-malt that represents excellence.

"We are thrilled and humbled to receive a Double Gold medal at the Barleycorn Awards," said Ashwin Balivada, CEO of Cheers Group, the company behind Kadamba. "This recognition signifies our team's relentless pursuit of perfection, and we are grateful for the acknowledgment of our commitment to crafting exceptional Single-malt."

Ashwin Balivada, CEO of Cheers Group, the company behind Kadamba