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The Best Indian Single Malt Whiskies for Beginners in 2026
['Beth Squires', 'All Posts']
The Whiskey Wash
Indian single malt is not the easiest category to walk into.
Malt distillation began in the 1980s under Neelakanta Rao Jagdale, and the single malt was launched in Glasgow in 2004, the first Indian single malt to be marketed internationally.
Once you know you like Indian single malt, though, it is a sensible second purchase, particularly if you drink sherried Scotch.
At £33 it is the lowest-risk way to find out whether Indian single malt is for you.
And if you have found Indian single malts that deserve a place on this list, let me know in the comments.