Otherside Whiskey Puts India on the World Whisky Map

 

By Aryeman Raj

India’s whisky story just got bolder. Otherside Subcontinental Whiskey, from Third Eye Distillery, has clinched a Gold Medal at the World Whisky Masters 2025, a first for any Indian non–single malt in the competition’s history.

Launched earlier this year, Otherside is crafted entirely in India — 100% Indian-aged malts, matured in the country’s tropical heat and finished in charred ex-bourbon barrels via the Solera process. The result? A robust, gently peated dram that’s unapologetically rooted in its provenance.

“For decades, Indian whisky has echoed Scotch-inspired styles,” said Rahul Mehra, Co-Founder & CEO. “Otherside is our answer to what Indian whisky can be — shaped by our climate, our terrain, and our creative spirit. To see that vision recognised globally is deeply rewarding.”

Third Eye Distillery — the makers of Stranger & Sons Gin — has a history of breaking category norms, with multiple global awards to its name. With Otherside, they’re not just entering the whisky space; they’re reshaping the conversation.

Currently available in Mumbai and Goa, Otherside’s rollout to more cities signals the start of a new chapter for Indian whisky — one that the world is now watching.