The Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) emerges as a game changer in the whisky landscape, uniting producers for quality, authenticity, and global recognition. With plans for GI tags and innovative practices, IMWA aims to position Indian single malts alongside the finest spirits globally.

We spoke to Major General (Dr) Rajesh Chopra, AVSM (Retd), Founder Director General, Indian Malt Whisky Association, who walked us through not only the distillation process, but also what defines an Indian single malt.

Bangalore, June 27th 2025 – Diageo India’s award-winning artisanal single malt brand, Godawan, proudly unveils the launch of its latest expression, the Godawan Triple Cask Travel Exclusive, created exclusively for global travel retail. The new Godawan Triple Cask Travel Exclusive is now available at Dubai Duty-Free and is launching first in India exclusively at Bengaluru Duty Free, with rollouts planned at other Duty-Free locations across India throughout 2025.