ET Graphics: The crown in 2025 goes to a royal whisky brand
Published on: June 23, 2026, 1:01 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
In a significant shift, Royal Stag has claimed the title of the world's largest-selling whisky brand by volume, dethroning McDowell's after a decade. This milestone highlights the surging growth of Indian-made foreign liquor, which now constitutes over 25% of global large spirits brands. Six of the top ten whisky brands are now Indian, underscoring the nation's growing influence in the international spirits market.
