Amrut's ₹10 lakh whisky, one of India’s longest-aged, ranked third best globally

Amrut Distilleries has once again put Indian whisky on the global map. Its Amrut Expedition – 15 Year Old Single Malt has been ranked the third finest whisky in the world in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2025–26, joining elite labels from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and the US.

This is only the second time an Indian whisky has reached such heights. The first was Amrut Fusion in 2009, which marked India’s entry into the global single malt conversation. Two decades ago, Indian whisky was largely dismissed internationally. Today, it competes, and now ranks, among the world’s best.

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“This recognition is not about a single whisky or a single moment, it is the outcome of a belief we held when no one else did,” said Rakshit N. Jagdale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, in a statement.

“Twenty years ago, we were told India could not produce world-class single malt. We chose to ignore that noise and focus on craft, patience, and conviction. Expedition standing among the world’s finest is not a surprise to us, it is validation. Amrut did not set out to follow tradition; we set out to challenge it, and in doing so, we helped change the global whisky conversation forever.”

Amrut’s portfolio spans a wide range, from the $80 Fusion to the $12,500 Expedition, both recognised among the world’s finest. The distillery has produced India’s oldest single malt and its most expensive, redefining expectations of what Indian whisky can achieve.

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At 15 years of age, Expedition demonstrates both maturity and complexity, thriving in a climate once considered unsuitable for such long-aged whiskies. Analysts note that this ranking is more than a trophy, it signals India’s growing influence in the global whisky market.



“This is neither an exception nor a fortunate flash of brilliance. This is leadership by design,” the report notes. Amrut’s achievement reflects decades of persistence, innovation, and willingness to challenge established norms in whisky production.

Founded in 1948 in Bangalore by the late Radhakrishna Jagdale, Amrut Distilleries is part of the NR Jagdale Group and employs around 1,600 people. The company gained international attention in 2009 when Amrut Fusion became the first Indian single malt to earn worldwide acclaim.

Neelkanth Rao Jagdale, Chairman and Managing Director, is credited with spearheading the premiumisation of Indian whisky, raising quality standards, and positioning Amrut as a respected global player.

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As per the company, the distillery uses Indian barley and leverages the country’s climate to accelerate maturation in oak barrels, producing a distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart from traditional whisky regions.