Indian Whiskies Win at San Francisco Spirits Competition

DeVANS GianChand Indian Single Malt Whisky won a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 on 11 June 2026. GianChand Manshaa, a peated expression from DeVANS Modern Breweries Ltd., won a Silver medal at the same competition. Both whiskies also received Silver medals at the International Spirits Challenge 2026.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) is a global spirits competition held in the United States. It evaluates spirits through blind tasting by a judging panel and awards medals such as Gold, Silver, and Double Gold.

Double Gold Medal

A Double Gold medal at the SFWSC is awarded when every judge on the panel independently gives a spirit a Gold rating. This medal is used for spirits that receive unanimous top marks from the judges.

Indian Single Malt Whisky

Indian single malt whisky is a single malt whisky produced in India from malted barley at a single distillery. DeVANS Modern Breweries Ltd., based in Jammu, produces the GianChand whisky range.

Important Facts for Exams

• The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the best-known international spirits competitions.
• Double Gold is a higher distinction than Gold and Silver at the SFWSC.
• GianChand Manshaa is a peated expression of Indian single malt whisky.
• The International Spirits Challenge is another global competition for spirits and alcoholic beverages.

Prem Dewan is the Chairman and Managing Director of DeVANS Modern Breweries Ltd. The company is based in Jammu, India.