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Shuddh desi single malt: How India’s GianChand
outwitted Glenlivets
~ The Economic Times ~
Renowned Whisky Critic
Author of the ‘Whisky Bible’
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From their pioneering distillery in Jammu, they built a reputation for integrity and craftsmanship resulting in the creation of GianChand. An award-winning benchmark of Indian excellence.
~ Sonal C Holland
Wine & Spirits Expert
By far the most Scottish style of unpeated Indian whisky I have ever encountered. A true malt lover’s dream of a whisky.
~ Jim Murray
Renowned Whisky Critic
Author of the ‘Whisky Bible’
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Look to GianChand if you’re after a single malt with sweetness, underlined by an oaky baseline.
~ GQ India
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Gianchand
Unquestionably the most delicate Indian malt I have nosed, in the near 30 years’ and, its one of the most fascinating whiskies I came across this year.
~ Jim Murray
Renowned Whisky Critic
Author of the ‘Whisky Bible’
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Beautiful honeycomb and nutty toffee notes with a zing of pepper. Truly remarkable!
~ Shatbhi Basu
Mixologist & Bar Consultant Keeper Of The Quaich
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A citrusy, soft, ethereal whisky with a full spectrum of fruit, floral, and spice that makes you keep coming back to it.
~ Gagan Sharma
Certified Sommelier + Educator, Writer, Judge, Traveller Director, Indulge India
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The international award, which is fiercely contested every year, goes to India this year! Under the ‘GianChand’ ……….impresses with its long, medicinal peat smoke, which is perfectly framed by citrus, green notes and spicy flavours. More of this please!
~Jury
(ISW, Germany)
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A sweet-peaty profile with a spicy & vibrant finish Gianchand continues the Indian Single Malt legacy.
~ Uday Balaji
Founder - The Whisky Advisor
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A wonderful mineral salinity on the nose with sweet citrus notes and light medicinal peat, revealing layers of sandalwood and spice. The finish, lingers with a resinous warmth and hints of honey, charcoal, and green peat.
~ Jury (IWSC, UK)
Founder - The Whisky Advisor
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A well-balanced and approachable whisky, this expression opens with sweet, aromatic notes layered with earthy peat, unfolding into a gently smoky palate accented by subtle peat and rich vanilla and caramel sweetness, before finishing mellow and refined with lingering vanilla, earthy undertones, and a delicate wisp of smoke.
~ Jury
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A boldly peated expression, this whisky opens with pronounced aromas of smoke and earth, leading into a palate of peat, vanilla, and medicinal iodine notes, though a somewhat watery mouthfeel softens its overall intensity, before finishing with a long, sweet, and lingering wave of peat smoke.
~ Jury
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Vibrant cardamom spice and juniper dominate on the nose. On the palate, a lively blend of herbal and orange peel flavours unfolds with a peppery tingle. The robust finish is anchored by earthy liquorice.
~ Jury
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Delicate touches of prune and gentle smoke lead into a palate where orchard fruits mingle with soft ginger spice. The balance of sweet peat and subtle menthol leaves a fresh, lingering finish.
~ Jury
IWSC 2026
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Roasted apple and sea breezes, sweet apple and leafy green notes intertwine with a prickle of smoke and subtle spice. The finish lingers with floral heather and balanced peat smoke.
