Tequila Twist: Kadamba Indian Single-malt Agave Barrel Wins Gold Medal in USA

Blaze your own trail in search of the perfect Gold medal winning whisky gift this festive season.

Goa based Cheers Group invites you to experience a meeting of coastal Single-malt and sun-drenched Mexico, where maritime malt meets vibrant, agave-laced depth.

Tequila casks are still rare in the world of Single-malt whisky—but their potential is undeniable. The casks bring subtle herbaceous notes, light spice, and a soft tropical warmth that complement smoky, maritime malts beautifully. The pairing is more than just novel—it’s expressive, elegant, and unexpectedly cohesive.

"One of the imperatives behind bringing Kadamba single malt out of its traditional historical serves into a more dynamic, mixology culture is to ensure its exquisite flavours remain just as relevant and just as contemporary turning to a wondrous experience" 

 Ashwin Balivada CEO of Cheers group who mastered Business Management from Cambridge University UK.

Known for its numerous awards, including Best International awards and National Awards from (Government of India), Kadamba Indian Single-malt whisky is from the stable of Goa based Rs1,000 crore valued Cheers Group, having a portfolio that has earned more than 300 national and international awards. Alongside its globally acclaimed Kadamba Single-Malt series, the company offers Scotch brands like Labrodog 12-Year-Old, Labrodog Decade, and its popular GinSin London Dry Gin.

"Let’s dive into this whisky evolution, explore how tequila cask aging affects Single-malt whisky that tastes like liquid gold"

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

If you thought Single-malt whisky was all about tradition, think again. Kadamba is shaking things up with a bold new experiment—tequila cask-finished Single-malt. It’s a fusion that brings together the rich, smoky complexity of Single-malt whisky with the vibrant, agave-forward influence of tequila.

Typically, Single-malt whisky is aged in oak barrels that previously held bourbon, sherry, or wine, adding depth and character. But now, Kadamba has broken from tradition, using ex-tequila casks to create a lighter, citrus-forward, yet still smoky Single-malt.

Cheers Group brings together world’s first Kadamba Indian single malt with tequila twist. It’s the meeting of two restless spirits – and the awakening of a mesmerising whisky.

Kadamba Tequila cask finish, fiery peat awakes with wild agave. And, citrus spins with sweetness. May be you ain’t tasted nothing like this before.