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Cheers Group Bags 13 National Awards

26/10/2026

Cheers Group proudly celebrates its achievement of 13 prestigious national awards, showcasing excellence and innovation in the industry. Discover more about our journey.

Godawan Wins ‘Indian Single Malt of the Year’ and ‘Spirit of the Year’

24/10/2026

Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Whisky from Rajasthan’s Godawan Distillery has been named Spirit of the Year India and Indian Single Malt Whisky of the Year at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards. Both titles went to …

The Best Bourbon Made In Every State

16/10/2026

Bourbon is a uniquely American creation, a whiskey variant that exists under very specific guidelines. That means any distillery willing to take the challenge has to adhere to the template, using the proper ingredients combined and distilled in the right manner. Similar to each state\'s unique craft beers, beverage connoisseurs can also find distinctive bourbons made by distillers in every state in the U.S. With unique distilling methods and a vast range of environments to consider, every state\'s bourbon provides new aspects to broaden the spectrum.

5 Award-Winning Indian Single Malts To Try Next

13/10/2026

From Rajasthan’s desert malts to Goa’s tropical casks, discover five acclaimed Indian single malts winning major awards—and the bottles worth trying next.

Why Bartenders Prefer Rye: 5 Award-Winning Ryes That Dominated the Bartender Spirits Awards

06/10/2026

If you ask a bartender which whiskey they’d use for a Manhattan or a Sazerac, there’s a good chance the answer will be rye. Rye is often considered the better choice for cocktails because of its spicy, peppery character, which stands up well to sweet vermouth, sugar, and bitters. When The Kitchn asked three bartenders for their pick for a Manhattan, all three went with rye.

These 6 Award-Winning Whiskies Cost Under $50—And Outscored Luxury Bottles

06/10/2026

Can a whisky under $50 really beat the competition? These six 2026 medal winners, including a 99-point rye and a 98-point Islay malt, prove it can.

Indian Whiskies That Won International Awards in 2026: GianChand, Godawan, Crazy Cock Madhuca III Among Top Winners

10/08/2026

Indian whisky continues to strengthen its global reputation as several homegrown brands won major honours at prestigious international spirits competitions in 2026. From GianChand and Godawan to Crazy Cock Madhuca III, Rampur, Kadamba and Royal Ranthambore, Indian whiskies secured medals

Indian Whiskies That Won International Awards in 2026: GianChand, Godawan To Crazy Cock Madhuca III, Here Are 10

31/07/2026

From GianChand, Crazy Cock Madhuca, Godawan, Rampur, Kadamba to Royal Ranthambore whisky, discover 10 Indian whiskies that won major international awards in 2026, along with prices, ABV and availability.

Cheers Group wins 34 Global awards in Q1

24/07/2026

Goa's Cheers Group had a stellar awards season and highly decorated first quarter April to June of the current financial year, sweeping major global titles.