With a focus on creating world-class beverages on home soil, Indian distillers are combining modern techniques with the country’s deep-rooted heritage to produce premium spirits that compete globally. From 100% flower-based spirits like Mahura to exquisite single malts and craft beers, Indian brands are raising the bar for quality. This shift highlights India’s capability to meet domestic demand while making its mark on the international stage, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s ability to craft spirits that stand among the finest in the world.
Here are some Indian brands that showcase the best of what the country has to offer: Before international spirits became synonymous with sophistication, Mahura flower spirit was the favored nectar of India’s elite. In 1922, six brothers—ancestors of South Seas Distilleries’ founders—pioneered the commercial crafting of refined Mahura spirits in India. Nestled in Dahanu, Maharashtra, South Seas has refined distilling knowledge passed down for over a century, becoming a key part of India’s distilling heritage.
With the country’s largest copper pot stills and an extraordinary collection of rare oak casks, South Seas revives Mahura in a luxury avatar with their latest release, Six Brothers. Maya Pistola Agavepura, or Pistola, is Asia’s first premium aged 100% agave spirit, made without additives for a clean, robust sipping experience. With five exquisite small-batch variants—Reposado, Joven, Rosa, Añejo,.