{"id":53354,"date":"2023-08-26T16:17:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T20:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/news\/looking-for-a-scotch-alternative-try-this-indian-single-malt-whisky\/"},"modified":"2023-08-26T16:17:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T20:17:25","slug":"looking-for-a-scotch-alternative-try-this-indian-single-malt-whisky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/?p=53354","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a Scotch alternative? Try this Indian single-malt whisky."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The bottles<\/h2>\n

Godawan single malt whiskey, Godawan 01 \u201cRich & Rounded\u201d and Godawan 02 \u201cFruit & Spice\u201d<\/p>\n

The back story<\/h2>\n

We all know the glories of Scottish single malt whiskies. And some of us have also come to discover the same from Japan. But now, is it time to embrace the Indian equivalent?<\/p>\n

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Yes, Indian single malts are rising in popularity, both within India and the global market, with many of the higher-end versions finding their way to the U.S. Just consider one research report that says the Indian whisky industry is projected to grow at annual rate of 7.6% in the coming years \u2014 increasing from 241.7 million cases in 2022 to 375.1 million by 2028.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth noting how some very major players in the spirits world are entering the business. Which brings us to Godawan, an Indian single-malt brand from the global spirits conglomerate Diageo
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\n that was released starting in 2022 and recently became available in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Vikram Damodaran, chief innovation officer for Diageo\u2019s India operations, told MarketWatch that what distinguishes Godawan especially is the locally sourced barley used in making the whisky. It \u201chas its own sense of robustness,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Of course, another distinguishing factor is India\u2019s hot climate and how that affects the aging process. In short, it quickens it, but Damodaran says that has no effect on the quality. It does, however, make for much more loss \u2014 what\u2019s called the \u201cangel\u2019s share\u201d \u2014 in the cask, but the brand says what\u2019s left is all the more complex.<\/p>\n

Damodaran says the brand is being targeted for \u201cwell-traveled Indians,\u201d noting that it launched first in Dubai. But obviously, there\u2019s a broader potential for whisky lovers across the globe to try it.<\/p>\n

As for the name, it refers to a bird found in the Indian subcontinent that\u2019s celebrated for being among the heaviest flying creates across the world.<\/p>\n

What we think about them<\/h2>\n

These are solidly crafted, reasonably priced whiskies \u2013 full of flavor and, yes, reminiscent of Scotch, but having some character all their own. I like the 02 Fruit & Spice, which lives up to its billing. Damodaran says you should pick up raisins and nuts on the palate, but also a \u201ccool finish that reminds you of menthol.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to enjoy them<\/h2>\n

Damodaran says they should be tried neat at first to appreciate their flavorful complexity, but he says there\u2019s nothing wrong with adding a big ice cube to also enjoy them. He also suggests using the 02 Fruit & Spice in a whiskey sour.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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