Radico Khaitan, one of the largest spirits companies in India, has cemented its position on the global stage with eight of its brands featuring in the Drinks International The Millionaires’ Club 2025. This prestigious ranking lists the brands that sold over one million nine-litre cases in the 2024 calendar year. Radico Khaitan now ranks third globally, alongside industry giants, making it the only Indian company among the global Top 5 in terms of the number of millionaire brands.
Published annually, The Millionaires’ Club is widely regarded as the definitive benchmark of global spirits success. Radico Khaitan’s inclusion not only reflects its strong sales performance but also marks a significant milestone for Indian-made brands as they gain increasing recognition and demand worldwide.
In this year’s edition, the Company added one more brand to the Club taking the total number of brands surpassing the one-million-case threshold to eight:
- Magic Moments Vodka: 6th largest vodka globally
- After Dark Whisky: 3rd fastest growing brand globally
- 8PM Premium Black Whisky: 13th largest Indian whisky
- Morpheus Brandy: Fourth fastest growing and 10th largest brandy, globally
- 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum: Fastest-growing and 7th largest rum, globally
- 8PM Whisky: Ranked #29 largest brand globally
- Old Admiral Brandy: Third fastest growing and fourth largest brandy, globally
- Contessa Rum: 9th largest rum globally
This remarkable achievement features Radico Khaitan’s strength in managing a well-balanced portfolio, garnering strong consumer traction across global and Indian markets.
Expressing his pride in the Company’s brand rankings, Mr. Abhishek Khaitan, Managing Director, Radico Khaitan, said, “This appreciation is a proud moment for Radico Khaitan. It reflects how our brands are competing with the best in the world, on the strength of quality, innovation, and deep consumer understanding. We have always believed in building brands that are world-class yet deeply rooted in Indian values, and this achievement reinforces that belief.”
Radico Khaitan’s momentum isn’t limited to volume; it is also a leader in growth. Three of the Company’s brands including After Dark Whisky, Old Admiral Brandy and Magic Moments Vodka are ranked among the Top 30 fastest-growing spirits globally. Among these, After Dark Whisky stood as a standout performer, making its debut in the Millionaires’ Club with remarkable growth – a clear testament to rising consumer preference for the brand.
Mr. Amar Sinha, Chief Operating Officer, Radico Khaitan added, “Having eight of our brands rank among the world’s best-sellers highlights the impact of our strategy, the dedication of our team, and our ability to deliver at scale. We remain committed to delivering excellence and expanding the Company’s presence across international markets.”
The Company’s robust performance in The Millionaires’ Club is aligned with its long-term global vision. With operations in over 100 countries and growing investments in premium offerings like Rampur Indian Single Malt, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Sangam World Malt Whisky, Royal Ranthambore, etc. Radico Khaitan is accelerating its journey from domestic leadership to global recognition.
Radico Khaitan at a Glance:
Radico Khaitan Limited (“Radico Khaitan” or the Company) is among the oldest and one of the largest manufacturers of IMFL in India. Earlier known as Rampur Distillery Company, Radico Khaitan commenced its operations in 1943 and over the years emerged as a major bulk spirits supplier and bottler to other spirit manufacturers. In 1998 the Company started its own brands with the introduction of 8PM Whisky. Radico Khaitan is one of the few companies in India to have developed its entire brand portfolio organically.
The Company’s brand portfolio includes Rampur Indian Single Malt Whiskies, Sangam World Malt Whisky, Spirit of Victory 1999 Pure Malt Whisky, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Royal Ranthambore Whisky, Morpheus and Morpheus Blue Brandy, Magic Moments Vodka, Magic Moments Remix Pink Vodka, Magic Moments Dazzle Vodka (Gold & Silver), Magic Moments Verve Vodka, 1965 The Spirit of Victory Premium XXX Rum and Lemon Dash Premium Flavored Rum, After Dark Whisky, 8PM Premium Black Whisky, 8PM Whisky, Contessa Rum and Old Admiral Brandy.
Radico Khaitan is also one of the largest providers of branded IMFL to the Canteen Stores Department (CSD), which has significant business barriers to entry. The Company has distilleries situated in Rampur, Sitapur and Aurangabad, Maharashtra which is a 36% joint venture. The Company has a total owned capacity of 320 million litres and operates 43 bottling units (5 owned, 29 contract and 9 royalty bottling units). It is also one of the largest exporters of Alcoholic beverages from India, with brands available in over 102 countries.