Today is International Vodka Day therefore the spotlight shines brightly on India’s rapidly evolving craft spirits scene. Long dominated by traditional whiskies and rum, the Indian alco-bev industry is witnessing a sophisticated transformation driven by modern, home-grown vodka brands.
These distilleries combine premium local ingredients ranging from pristine Himalayan water to fine indigenous grains, with innovative distillation techniques to craft world-class spirits. Garnering prestigious accolades at international competitions, Indian vodkas are redefining quality and challenging global market leaders.
5 Award Winning Indian Spirits Putting India On Global Map
Here is a look at five award-winning Indian vodkas that are elevating the nation’s reputation and making a distinct mark on the global spirits map.
1. CASHMIR Vodka
This World Vodka Day, discover a vodka that brings together rarity, heritage and modern craftsmanship. India’s first premium small-batch organic craft vodka, Cashmir has quickly become the spirit of sophistication. Crafted from Sona Moti – a rare, 2,000-year-old organic heritage winter wheat, painstakingly revived after near extinction. Known as the “Golden Pearl,” this non-GMO, non-hybrid grain, with pristine Himalayan glacial water from the valleys of Kashmir, creates a vodka of exceptional purity and character. Distilled 7 times and precision-filtered 5 times, CASHMIR delivers a velvety texture and remarkably clean finish. Inspired by the untouched serenity of the Kashmir Valley, it is more than a spirit; it is a story of heritage, revival and craftsmanship that has earned recognition on the global stage, including Gold at The Vodka Masters 2025 by The Spirits Business and Double Gold with 96 points at the London Spirits Competition 2026.
Price: INR 1,500 and INR 4,190 depending upon state
Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.
2. Smoke Lab Vodka
Crafted using basmati rice and Himalayan Spring water, Smoke Lab is an Indian vodka brand recognised across its entire portfolio at The Spirits Business Global Vodka Masters 2026. Liquid Gold won a Master medal, Classic and Aniseed received Gold medals, while Saffron and Mango Chilli won Silver medals.
Price: INR 1,600 and INR 2,000 depending upon state
3. TERAI Indian Craft Vodka
Made by Globus Spirits, TERAI focuses on Indian-grown grain and a clean, crisp spirit profile. It received a Bronze medal, scoring 81 points, at the Asia Spirits Ratings 2025.
Price: ₹2,245 for 750ml
Availability: Available in Jaipur and Udaipur, coming soon to Delhi, Goa & Mumbai
4. ZigZag Vodka
An Indian vodka brand under Saltborn, ZigZag received three Silver medals and one Bronze medal at the Asia World Spirits Competition 2025 across its Original, Green Apple, Orange and Lime variants. The brand’s vodkas are five-times distilled and undergo four-stage filtration using carbon, silver, platinum and gold.
Price: INR 1195 for 750ml
Availability: Delhi, Bangalore, Goa, and Chhattisgarh.
5. Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka
Produced by ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka received the 2026 Superior Taste Award with three stars from the International Taste Institute, whose jury comprises chefs and sommeliers. The recognition highlights the product’s evaluation by the institute’s tasting jury.
Price: INR 1,300 and INR 2,400 depending upon state
Availability: Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Maharashtra
Conclusion
India's craft spirits industry is gaining well-deserved international recognition, led by home-grown vodka brands that champion quality, indigenous grains, and pristine natural resources. These five award-winning vodkas showcase the fine art of modern Indian distillation on the global stage.
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