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Crafted using single-estate 100 per cent Arabica coffee beans from the plantations of Chikmagalur in Karnataka and Himalayan Spring water, Bandarful is cold-brewed to create a smooth, velvety texture
Bandarful, the artisanal cold-brew coffee liqueur from Himmaleh Spirits, has been awarded a Gold Medal and declared the World’s Best Liqueur at the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings. The competition, judged in San Francisco by leading US industry leaders and trade buyers, evaluates spirits on quality, value, and packaging — with gold medals reserved for entries scoring between 90 and 95 points.
The 2025 edition was one of the most competitive to date, attracting hundreds of entries from various countries, including some of the world’s most established liqueur brands. Bandarful’s triumph places it among a select group of spirits recognised not just for exceptional taste, but for commercial appeal in one of the world’s largest and most discerning spirits markets.
Crafted using single-estate 100 per cent Arabica coffee beans from the plantations of Chikmagalur in Karnataka and Himalayan Spring water, Bandarful is cold-brewed to create a smooth, velvety texture with nuanced coffee and cocoa notes.
“Bandarful was born from a simple belief that India could craft a coffee liqueur to stand alongside the world’s finest,” said Ansh Khanna, Co-Founder, Himmaleh Spirits.
“Earning the title of World’s Best Liqueur is as much a celebration of our farmers, craftspeople and team as it is of the brand,” said Samarth Prasad, Co-Founder, Himmaleh Spirits.