Rampur Distillery: Radico Khaitan and the Rampur Single Malt
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Rampur Distillery in Uttar Pradesh is the first and largest distillery of Radico Khaitan, one of India's biggest liquor companies. Alongside neutral spirit and mainstream whisky, the company makes the Rampur Indian single malt range.
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Rampur at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Distillery / brand | Rampur |
Country and region | Uttar Pradesh, India |
Owner / operator | Radico Khaitan |
Historical background | Radico Khaitan Ltd, formerly Rampur Distillery and Chemical Company, is run by the Khaitan family. Lalit Khaitan inherited the liquor division in 1995, and his son Abhishek joined the… |
Whisky identity | Indian single malt made by Radico Khaitan |
Visitor planning | Check the producer's official site for current tours and operating hours. |
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Where is Rampur and when was it founded?
The company was established as Rampur Distillery and Chemical Company Ltd in 1943 at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It first made extra neutral alcohol and supplied bulk alcohol to other liquor companies. G N Khaitan bought the loss-making business from Vishnu Hari Dalmia in 1972 for 1.6 million rupees. It only began producing its own brands in 1999.
A short history
1943: Rampur Distillery and Chemical Company founded
1972: bought by G N Khaitan
1991: malt spirit plant set up with a capacity of 460 kilolitres a year
1999: first own brand, 8 PM whisky, launched
2005: grain-based distillery plant set up in Uttar Pradesh and Magic Moments vodka launched
2011: agreement with Suntory to market Yamazaki and Hibiki in India
2023: Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt named Best World Whisky at the John Barleycorn Awards
Who owns it?
Radico Khaitan Ltd, formerly Rampur Distillery and Chemical Company, is run by the Khaitan family. Lalit Khaitan inherited the liquor division in 1995, and his son Abhishek joined the company later.
Production
Wikipedia gives the Rampur site a capacity of 125 million litres a year. That includes 75 million litres of molasses ENA, 30 million litres of grain neutral spirit and about 460 thousand litres of malt whisky. The distillery makes its own power from biogas and follows a zero discharge approach.
Radico Khaitan and Rampur
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show describes Radico Khaitan, the company behind Rampur whisky, as India's oldest and biggest spirits producer. Its history dates to 1943, and the Khaitan family bought the distillery in 1972. The distillery is named after its home town in northern India, in the foothills of the Himalayas, where the show says the larger seasonal temperature swings affect maturation.
Company: Radico Khaitan, formerly Rampur Distillery and Chemical Company
Single malt: Rampur's first single malt was released after a long run of blended whiskies
Later releases: Rampur Asava, finished in Indian wine casks, launched in October 2020, and Rampur 1943 Virasat in November 2025
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Rampur Distillery? Radico Khaitan.
When was it founded? 1943.
Which Rampur whisky won an award? Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt won Best World Whisky at the 2023 John Barleycorn Awards.
Sources and image credit
Sources: Wikipedia articles on Radico Khaitan and Indian whisky, checked 20 October 2026.
Further source read on 21 October 2026: The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show exhibitor profile of Rampur.
What makes Rampur distinctive?
Indian single malt made by Radico Khaitan
Rampur whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Rampur Select | NAS / release dependent | Check bottle | Indian single malt made by Radico Khaitan |
Rampur Double Cask | NAS / release dependent | Check bottle | Indian single malt made by Radico Khaitan |
Rampur Asava | NAS / release dependent | Check bottle | Indian single malt made by Radico Khaitan |
The table records named or historical expressions. Exact availability, strength and provenance can change; consult the producer for current details.
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Frequently asked questions about Rampur
Where is Rampur located?
Uttar Pradesh, India.
Who owns or operates Rampur?
Radico Khaitan.
What makes Rampur distinctive?
Indian single malt made by Radico Khaitan.
Which whiskies are documented for Rampur?
Rampur Select, Rampur Double Cask, Rampur Asava. Availability varies.
Can visitors tour Rampur?
Check the producer's current tour and booking information; not all sites are open to visitors.
Sources and editorial notes
The original research and reference links have been retained. Current ownership, prices, operating status and visitor arrangements should be reconfirmed.
Image note: the cover is an illustrative whisky photograph from the Whisky Clan media library, not a photograph of this distillery or its products.
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Photo and source notes
Cover photograph: Rampur Distillery's actual industrial production facility in Uttar Pradesh, India. Image source: Moneycontrol. Reuse rights have not been independently confirmed.
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