Rampur Jugalbandi #3 WINS 'BEST WORLD WHISKY'
Jaisalmer Gin Gold Edition WINS 'BEST GIN'
Rampur Luxury Collection WIN Multiple Accolades
NEW YORK, July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Radico Khaitan is
delighted to announce that Rampur Jugalbandi #3 has been awarded
Best World Whisky and Jaisalmer Gold Indian Craft Gin has been
awarded Best Gin at the prestigious John Barleycorn Awards 2024
with 94 points each, in addition to Double Gold medals. Other
luxury brands of Radico Khaitan were
also awarded top medals with Rampur Jugalbandi #4 and Jaisalmer
Indian Craft Gin awarded Double Gold medals and Rampur Asava and
Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whiskies and Sangam World
Malt Whisky awarded Gold medals. For the first time, Barleycorn
took the highest scoring entries from the medals round of the
competition and blind tasted them a second time to determine Double
Gold evaluations and the best in the category.
The John Barleycorn Awards, known for rewarding excellence in
the spirits industry, has recognised the exceptional quality and
unique characteristics of Radico
Khaitan's luxury spirits portfolio. Rampur Distillery's
innovative approach to the ageing process of its whiskies
distinguishes it from other world whiskies. The Himalayas provide
opposite climate conditions throughout the year with the flavour of
the famous Indian Summer giving Rampur Whiskies an added dimension
and depth.
The Rampur Jugalbandi #3 has garnered significant acclaim,
earning the Best World Whisky at Barleycorn Awards for 2024. This
expression is part of Rampur's innovative Jugalbandi series, which
highlights the ancient Indian musical tradition of duet
performances, symbolizing a harmonious blend of different cask
influences.
The Rampur Jugalbandi #3 is a limited-edition Indian single malt
whisky matured in American Bourbon barrels and Port wine casks.
This combination creates a rich profile with intense tropical fruit
notes, hints of mango and lychee, with spices, and a velvety finish
with flavors of sweet plum cake, prunes, and vanilla.
Sanjeev Banga, President of
International Business at Radico Khaitan Ltd says: "We are
delighted to have been awarded the top medals across our portfolio
of luxury spirits. We are particularly delighted with the Best
World Whisky award for Rampur. Rampur is currently present in
40+ countries and demand is across nationalities. It is also
one of the most popular and best-selling Indian malts in the Global
Travel retail channel and results at the John Barleycorn Awards
2024 underscores the quality of our products."
The Jaisalmer Gold Gin has been recognized as the Best Gin at
the 2024 Barleycorn Awards. This prestigious accolade highlights
the quality and craftsmanship of the gin. The gin is noted for its
luxurious blend of 18 botanicals sourced from various parts of
India, combined with juniper
berries and angelica root from Europe.
"Winning the 'Best Gin' at the 2024 Barleycorn Awards, the
Jaisalmer Gin Gold Edition has made a significant mark in the
beverage market. Our gin's exquisite blend of botanicals and
precise distillation techniques have set a new benchmark in the
spirits industry. This recognition not only enhances our brand
reputation but also solidifies our dedication to delivering
unparalleled taste and innovation to gin enthusiasts worldwide."
- Mr. Kunal Madan, the Vice
President of Radico Khaitan's
international business
About Radico Khaitan:
Radico Khaitan Limited ("Radico
Khaitan" or the Company) is among the oldest and one of the
largest manufacturers of IMFL in India. Earlier known as Rampur Distillery
Company, Radico Khaitan commenced
its operations in 1943 and over the years emerged as a major bulk
spirits supplier and bottler to other spirit manufacturers. In 1998
the Company started producing its own brands with the introduction
of 8PM Whisky. Radico Khaitan is one of the few companies in
India to have developed its entire
brand portfolio organically. The Company's brand portfolio includes
After Dark Whisky, Contessa Rum, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin,
Kohinoor Reserve Indian Dark Rum, Magic Moments Vodka, Morpheus
Brandy, Old Admiral Brandy, Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky, Royal
Ranthambore Heritage Collection-Royal Crafted Whisky, Sangam World
Malt Whisky, 1965 The Spirit of Victory Premium XXX Rum,
8PM Premium Black Whisky and
8PM Whisky.
Currently, the Company has seven millionaire brands including
Morpheus Super Premium Brandy, 1965 Spirit of Victory Premium Rum,
8PM Premium Black Whisky,
8PM Whisky, Contessa Rum, Old Admiral
Brandy, and Magic Moments Vodka. The Company has distilleries in
Rampur and Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, and one in Aurangabad,
Maharashtra which is a 36% joint venture. The Company has a total
owned capacity of 320 million litres and operates 41 bottling units
(5 owned, 28 contract and 8 royalty bottling units) spread across
the country.
About John Barleycorn Awards
The John Barleycorn Society is an assemblage of the world's top
journalists and industry professionals who foster a modern approach
to recognising excellence in the spirits industry from seed to
glass. Taste, print and digital marketing, package design, public
relations, journalism, social media, event production, filmmaking,
and bar design are some of the general categories judged by the
select panels. The John Barleycorn Society is dedicated to
redefining today's spirits awards by acknowledging the entire scope
of the industry and revolutionising the process.
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