ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury subsidiary of Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABD), set the gold standard at the Spiritz Conclave & Achievers’ Awards 2025, with multiple ‘Grand Gold’ distinctions across categories for its portfolio of award-winning brands — ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Malt Whisky, PUMORI Small Batch Gin, and RUSSIAN STANDARD GOLD Vodka.
The recognition comes as parent company Allied Blenders and Distillers was named ‘Company of the Year’, underscoring the organisation’s leadership in innovation, craft, and quality across India’s evolving spirit’s landscape.
As India’s premium and super-premium spirits segment continues to witness rapid growth with demand that far outpaces global rates, the Spiritz accolades spotlight ABD Maestro’s growing influence in shaping India’s super-premium and luxury spirits’ segment. At the awards, ABD Maestro secured multiple accolades across whisky, gin, vodka, and rum categories.
ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky secured a ‘GRAND GOLD’, affirming ABD Maestro’s growing stature in the super-premium Scotch segment with expressions that deliver depth, complexity, and distinction.
WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Malt Whisky achieved a ‘GRAND GOLD’ for its bold reinterpretation of all-Indian ingredients.
PUMORI Small Batch Gin, crafted in limited batches with rare botanicals from the Himalayas, was awarded ‘GRAND GOLD’ in recognition of its quality and being at the forefront of India’s flourishing gin renaissance.
RUSSIAN STANDARD Platinum and Original were recognized for its unparalleled smoothness and purity.
ABD Maestro also received Gold Medals for SEGREDO ALDEIA CAFÉ RUM, RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA (Original and Platinum), and ZOYA GIN.
Together, these wins reflect ABD Maestro’s mastery in building a portfolio that captures the spirit of a preimmunizing India — more discerning, experimental, aspirational and perfectly crafted for an elevated experience.
Commenting on its wins in the premium segment, Bikram Basu, Managing Director, ABD Maestro, said, “At ABD Maestro, our ambition is to build India’s most comprehensive portfolio of super-premium and luxury spirits with brands that speak to today’s evolved consumer with exceptional authenticity, character, and craftsmanship. Our multiple Grand Gold honours across categories are a testament to this vision. As India’s premiumization story accelerates, we are proud to be shaping it through products that embody elevated quality, innovation, and modern Indian spirit.”
The wins at the Spiritz Conclave & Achievers’ Awards 2025 mark another milestone in ABD Maestro’s journey — reaffirming its leadership in the next chapter of India’s premium and super-premium spirits story.
About ABD Maestro Private Limited
ABD Maestro Private Limited is a new super-premium and luxury spirits brand company and a subsidiary of ABD. The ABD Maestro portfolio include Arthaus Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Zoya Special Batch Gin and its flavours, Woodburns Contemporary Indian Malt Whisky, Pumori Small Batch Gin and Pink Gin, Segredo Aldeia Café and White Rums. Through its partnership with Roust Corporation, the company has introduced Russian Standard Vodka to India in three distinct segments: Original, Gold, and Platinum.
For more information contact:
Anupama Soni Head Public Relations & Corporate Communication – Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited Tel.: +91 22 43001190 | Email: anupamasoni@abdindia.com
