India?s first homegrown luxury vodka bagged the prestigious award presented by Mr.

Business Wire India

Radico Khaitan’s latest innovation, The Spirit of Kashmyr, India’s first homegrown vodka in the luxury segment, has been recognised with its first national award within a month of launch. This early recognition highlights the brand’s exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and its role in setting new benchmarks in India’s alcobev industry.

Edition of the Iconic Awards, organised by TV9 Network. The ICONIC Awards are known for celebrating pioneers and visionaries who are shaping the future of luxury, travel & tourism, and allied industries by embracing innovation, sustainability, and new growth horizons.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Amar Sinha, Chief Operating Officer at Radico Khaitan, said, “We are thrilled that The Spirit of Kashmyr has been honoured with its very first award, and that too within weeks of its launch. Winning the ‘Best Vodka’ title at the 7^th ICONIC Awards is a proud milestone for us and marks a significant step in the beverage market. Inspired by the soul of Kashmir and infused with its rarest treasures, The Spirit of Kashmyr is more than a spirit, it is an experience drawn from the snow-kissed landscapes of the valley, the regal warmth of Pampore saffron, and the poetic stillness of Dal Lake at dawn. This appreciation only strengthens our resolution to keep pushing boundaries and bringing world-class offerings from India to the world.”

TV9 Network and Red Hat Communications were the official partners of the ICONIC Awards. Adding to this, Mr. Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer, TV9 Network, remarked, “Radico Khaitan has consistently demonstrated leadership and innovation in the alco-bev sector, and it is commendable to see The Spirit of Kashmyr earning recognition so quickly. Such milestones reaffirm the industry’s potential to make a strong mark globally.”

The awards also featured panel sessions that witnessed the presence of distinguished global leaders and dignitaries, including H.E. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Ambassador, Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; H.E. Stella Nkomo, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe; H.E. Dr. Nikolay Yankov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria; H.E. Reuben Gauci, High Commissioner, High Commission of Malta; H.E. Aliki Koutsomitopoulou, Ambassador, Embassy of the Hellenic Republic – Greece; H.E. Benedikt Hoskuldsson, Ambassador, Embassy of Iceland; H.E. Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of Seychelles; H.E. Amb Peter Munyiri, High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of Kenya; and H.E. K.L. Ganju, Consul General (Hony.), Embassy of the Republic of Union of Comoro.

The award ceremony, which followed these insightful sessions, honoured leaders and brands driving excellence, vision, and inspiration across sectors, an apt stage for The Spirit of Kashmyr to receive its first milestone recognition.

The Spirit of Kashmyr, a luxury vodka, bagged a prestigious award presented by Mr. Amitabh Kant, Former CEO of NITI Aayog & G20 Sherpa, at the 7th Iconic Awards.

Radico Khaitan Limited at a Glance

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 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 Rampur Indian Single Malt Whiskies, Sangam World Malt Whisky, Kohinoor Reserve Indian Dark Rum, Spirit of Victory 1999 Pure Malt Whisky, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Royal Ranthambore Heritage Collection Royal Crafted Whisky, Morpheus Rare Luxury Whisky Morpheus and Morpheus Blue Brandy, The Spirit of Kashmyr, Magic Moments Vodka, Magic Moments Remix Pink Vodka, Magic Moments Verve Vodka, Magic Moments Dazzle Vodka (Gold & Silver), 1965 The Spirit of Victory Premium XXX Rum and Lemon Dash Premium Flavored Rum, After Dark Whisky, 8PM Premium Black Whisky, 8PM Whisky, Contessa Rum and Old Admiral Brandy.

Radico?Khaitan is also one of the largest providers of branded IMFL to the Canteen Stores Department (CSD), which has significant business barriers to entry. The Company has distilleries situated in Rampur, Sitapur and Aurangabad, Maharashtra which is a 36% joint venture. The Company has a total owned capacity of 321 million litres and operates 44 bottling units (5 owned, 39 contract and royalty bottling units). It is also one of the largest exporters of Alcoholic beverages from India, with brands available in over 100 countries.