Allied Blenders and Distillers shares surge over 5% after its whisky brand earns global recognition

Shares of the country's leading liquor maker Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) rose as much as 5.65% on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to hit an intraday high of ₹604 on Thursday, June 11, after its whisky brand ICONiQ White Whisky earned global recognition as it was named as the world's fastest growing millionaire whisky brand for the third consecutive year in Drinks International's Millionaires' Club 2026 report.

On the BSE, ABDL shares rose as much as 5.72% to hit an intraday high of ₹603.35.

Allied Blenders in a press release said that its ICONiQ White topped the Fastest Growing Whiskies ranking globally and emerged as the second fastest growing spirits brand across all categories worldwide.

"Having entered the Millionaires' Club in 2023, ICONiQ White has more than doubled its volumes each calendar year, making it one of the most compelling growth stories in the global spirits industry. The report describes the brand’s growth trajectory as one that has 'made history. ICONiQ White continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum, achieving its highest-ever monthly sales and crossing the 1 million cases milestone in a single month in May 2026," ABDL said.

ABDL added that the recognition solidifies its position as the leading whisky brand globally with Officer's Choice Whisky, the company's flagship brand, ranked as the world's No. 7 spirits brand overall and now ranks No. 3 whisky brand globally.

"Sterling Reserve Whisky also retained its place among the world's top 25 millionaire whisky brands, underscoring ABD's growing strength across consumer segments and price points. Together, the three brands have featured in Drinks International's Millionaires' Club for three consecutive years, reflecting the scale, consistency and growing global relevance of ABD's portfolio," ABDL added.

"Being recognised as the world's fastest growing millionaire whisky brand for the third consecutive year is a significant milestone for ICONiQ White and reflects the strong consumer affinity it has built in a short span. The continued presence of Officer's Choice and Sterling Reserve in the Millionaires' Club further underscores the breadth and resilience of our portfolio." said Amar Sinha, ABDL's Managing Director.

"These recognitions reflect our focus on evolving consumer preferences, sustained brand investment and disciplined execution across markets. As we strengthen our portfolio, we remain committed to building brands that create long-term value and stay relevant to consumers," he added.

As of 11:01 am, ABDL shares traded 4.5% higher at ₹597.70, outperforming the NIFTY 500 index which was down 0.3%.