About Us – IMWA

About IMWA

The Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) is the sole representative body for the Indian malt whisky industry, both single malt & pure/vatted malt whisky producers/manufacturers in India. Founded in 2024, members of this association include renowned Indian companies in the Indian malt whisky space like John Distillery, Amrut Distilleries, Radico Khaitan and Piccadily Agro. Together the present IMWA members account for a substantial part of the revenue generated from Malt whisky produced across the country.

It Intends to be the common/unified voice for and ensure that Indian malt whiskies are respected around the world as the highest quality, authentic malt whiskies made.

Its Role will be to define the category – both domestically and internationally, in order to Preserve, Protect, Promote, educate and ultimately grow the global interests and profile of Indian malt whisky, our members and of the industry as a whole, by building strong relationships with all levels of government, policy and opinion makers, thereby strengthening the economy.

Its Vision is to redefine India’s global prominence in the realm of authentic luxury and rich craftsmanship, while preserving the nation’s artistic heritage. The industry aims to reshape portfolios and offer premiumization in the category as the unified voice of member companies, IMWA’s vision is to work proactively and collaboratively with policy makers to frame equitable, reasonable and implementable regulatory & technical standards, legislation, certification mark and share best practices to enhance the image of the industry as a responsible contributor to the economy, society and driver of sustainable and profitable growth of the industry.

The Mission of the industry is also to produce high-quality malts that can compete with international brands. The industry is committed to promoting ‘Made in India’ brands, while its mission is to foster a conducive environment for the growth and sustainability of the industry.

IN NUT SHELL

Secure rules and frameworks, regulatory & technical, that allow Indian malt whisky to trade freely and compete equally with like products anywhere in the world.
Agree legal frameworks that ensure Indian malt whisky does not face unfair competition by enabling effective intellectual property protection.
Build constructive relationships with national governments and international institutions on the role alcohol plays in society, including promoting responsible consumption and participating in action to tackle misuse.
Campaign for regulatory and tax environments which support improved competitiveness.

IMWA

Charter of Duties

The Association would be responsible for representing the industry in dialogues with regulatory bodies and promoting Indian single malt, both domestically and internationally.

The charter of duties would include the following:

Promotion and Advocacy: Advocate for the interests of single malt whisky companies in India at both national and international levels. This could involve lobbying for favourable policies and regulations, promoting Indian malt whiskies globally, and representing the industry in trade negotiations.
Quality Standards: Establish and enforce quality standards for single malt whisky production in India. This could involve adhering to definitions, regulations, policies and certification standards, setting guidelines for ingredients, distillation processes, aging, labelling and traceability.
Education and Awareness: Provide education and awareness opportunities for members. This could involve organizing workshops and seminars, providing resources for continuous learning, and fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among members.
Sustainability Practices: Advocate for and implement sustainable practices in the production of malt whisky. This could involve promoting environmentally friendly distillation processes, waste management, and responsible sourcing of ingredients.
Networking and Collaboration: Provide opportunities for networking and collaboration among member companies. This could involve organizing industry events, facilitating partnerships, and fostering a sense of community within the industry.