Another Indian Whisky Named Best Single Malt
During the 2024 London Spirits Competition, Godawan Century, an Indian single malt whiskey, won the top prize in the single malt whiskey category. The spirit won the single malt whiskey category with an impressive 96 points, making it the highest-scoring product from India.
The tasting note given by the London Spirit Competition said, “A single malt whiskey with pronounced tropical notes, a lighter palate, and a short finish. It offers a very sweet palate with hints of caramel, charcoal, cinnamon, and anise, leading to a long dry finish.”
In its fourteenth year, the London Spirits Competition showcased the world’s finest spirits based on three criteria: quality, value, and package.
Godawan Century Single Malt Whisky Win Gold
Notably, Diageo India carefully crafts this artisanal Single Malt Whiskey. The whiskey embodies the Rajasthani ethos of respecting beauty in scarcity while remaining sustainable.
“The arid climatic conditions observed in Godawan contribute to a heightened ‘Angel’s share’ phenomenon, imparting an extraordinary flavor profile that enthralls the sense,” LSC added.
Diageo India introduced Godawan as a collector’s edition batch of 100 bottles to celebrate the first anniversary of the Great Indian Bustard – known as Godawan. It is crafted in specially selected casks infused with Indian botanicals.
This once commonly sighted bird is now on the verge of extinction with only a hundred in number. Godawan brand aims to add to the bird flock count. It is committed to “environmental conservation and ecological preservation.”
Following its gold medal at the 2024 London Spirits Competition, the distillery has a new outlook. Both the Godawan Single Malt Rich And Rounded and Godawan Single Malt Fruit And Spice will become part of the world’s leading spirits brands.
Organizer of LSC and CEO of Beverage Trade Network, Sid Patel, said “Judges loved the quality of producers from India in the 2024 edition of London Spirits Competition and among the brands, Godawan was the best-preferred brand where all the products from the brand got gold medals.”