Radico Khaitan raises the bar on global spirits stage

Indian spirits maker Radico Khaitan has reinforced its growing global stature, with eight of its brands featuring in Drinks International’s Millionaires’ Club 2026 rankings. The achievement places the company third globally by the number of millionaire brands in its portfolio, underlining the increasing international influence of Indian-made spirits.

The rankings also highlight the company’s strength across multiple categories, including brandy, whisky, vodka and rum, as consumer demand for Indian spirits continues to expand in markets around the world.

Leading the charge was Old Admiral Brandy, which emerged as the fastest-growing spirit brand globally after recording an exceptional 147.7% growth. The brand crossed the 10.9 million-case mark and secured the top position in the global brandy category, reflecting its growing appeal among consumers.

Magic Moments Vodka continued its impressive momentum, surpassing 8.2 million cases and registering 15.5% growth. The brand is now ranked as the fifth-largest vodka brand in the world, strengthening its standing in one of the most competitive segments of the global spirits industry.

Radico Khaitan’s whisky portfolio also delivered a standout performance. 8PM Whisky, After Dark Whisky and 8PM Premium Black were all featured among the world’s leading whisky brands. Among them, After Dark Whisky emerged as a major success story, posting an impressive 87.5% growth. The brand was recognised as the second fastest-growing whisky brand globally and the fifth fastest-growing spirit brand worldwide.

The company’s diversified portfolio was further reflected in the continued presence of Morpheus Brandy, Contessa Rum and 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum in the Millionaires’ Club rankings, underscoring the sustained strength of its brands across categories.

“These rankings are particularly meaningful because they reflect consumer acceptance and brand strength at a global level. Having eight brands featured in the Millionaires’ Club and being ranked among the top global companies by number of millionaire brands is a proud moment for us and for the Indian spirits industry,” said Kunal Madan, chief marketing officer, Radico Khaitan Ltd.

According to Madan, the strong performances of flagship brands such as Old Admiral, Magic Moments and After Dark demonstrate the growing resonance of Radico Khaitan’s offerings across different consumer segments and geographies. “As we continue to expand our international footprint, our focus remains on building brands that combine quality, innovation and authenticity while responding to evolving consumer preferences around the world,” he said.

The recognition comes at a time when Indian spirits are increasingly gaining international attention for their quality, scale and innovation. For Radico Khaitan, the latest rankings reaffirm the strength of its multi-category portfolio and its ability to create brands that connect with consumers across diverse markets.

Looking ahead, the company remains focused on sustaining its growth trajectory through innovation, premiumisation and market expansion. As consumer preferences evolve and demand for premium offerings rises, Radico Khaitan plans to continue investing in brand building while broadening its global footprint. “In the coming months and years, we will be introducing many more innovative products to the world, and also expanding our activities majorly in the travel retail segment,” Madan added.

With eight millionaire brands and several category-leading performers, Radico Khaitan’s latest global recognition signals not only the company’s growing ambitions but also the rising prominence of Indian spirits on the world stage.