Godawan Century adjudged best Indian single malt whiskey

A single malt whiskey from India, Godawan Century, has secured the highest score in the malt whiskey category at the 2024 London Spirits Competition. In this competition, the evaluation process takes places on the basis of the quality, value and packaging of the spirit. Godawan 100 secured an excellent score of 96 points, highlighting its position as the premier single malt whiskey globally.

 In the competition, the spirit is judged keeping in focus three key criteria: quality, value, packaging. The spirit must excel in all the three categories to earn points and secure its position.

Godawan Century is inspired by the profound Rajasthani ethos of finding beauty in scarcity. While promoting sustainability, Godawan embraces these values in its production process. The unique arid climate of Godawan contributes to a special “Angel’s share” phenomenon during maturation, resulting in an exceptional flavor profile that captivates the senses, say experts.

Godawan Century offers pronounced tropical notes, a lighter palate and a short finish. It presents a delightful sweetness on the palate, with subtle hints of caramel, charcoal, cinnamon, and anise, culminating in a long dry finish, according to the tasting notes provided by the London Spirits Competition.

This rare whisky is matured in specially selected casks that have been infused with Indian botanicals to further enhance the appeal of the whisky. Introduced by Diageo India, the country’s leading beverage company, Godawan is a bespoke collector’s edition Single Malt Whiskey consisting of only 100 bottles. This special release pays homage to the Great Indian Bustard, affectionately known as Godawan, on its first anniversary.

According to reports, a bottle of the Godawan Century whiskey costs Rs 92,000 in Indian currency.