D’YAVOL Inception, the flagship blended malt scotch whisky from D’YAVOL Luxury Spirits, has been awarded Gold (95 points) at the prestigious Berlin International Spirits Competition (BISC) 2025.
This recognition further cements Inception’s position as one of the finest scotch whiskies in the world, celebrated for its craftsmanship and exceptional flavour profile.
The Berlin International Spirits Competition stands out as the only European spirits competition judged exclusively by real trade buyers, including sommeliers, beverage directors, and retail experts from across the continent. Spirits, RTDs, and non-alcoholic spirits are evaluated based on category and actual price, ensuring a real-world assessment of quality and value. Winning at BISC signifies an endorsement of both quality and innovation, reinforcing D’YAVOL‘s commitment to producing truly exceptional luxury spirits.
“Consistent recognitions like these fuels our drive to keep pushing boundaries and setting new standards,” said D’YAVOL co-founder Shah Rukh Khan. “It’s always rewarding to see our efforts acknowledged on a global stage.”
Inception is a distinguished blend of eight rare single malts, carefully selected from Scotland’s renowned whisky regions – Speyside, Highland, Lowland and the Islands. Aged up to 12 years, Inception undergoes an extended maturation in first-fill tawny port and rare madeira casks, adding layers of depth and richness.
Launched in 2023, this non-chill filtered whisky preserves its full depth of flavour, mouthfeel and character. Its complex profile unfolds with rich notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit and oak spice, complemented by subtle hints of smoked wood, ripe plums, spiced vanilla and a gentle smokiness.
Inception’s commitment to excellence has been recognised with top honours, including ‘Best Overall Scotch’ as well as the ‘Best of Class’ Blended Malt Scotch Whisky at the New York World Spirits Competition (NYWSC), Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Awards (IWSA), and ‘Blended Scotch of the Year’ at the Asia International Spirits Competition (AISC) in their respective 2024 editions.
“Winning multiple international awards including ‘Best Overall Scotch’ at the New York World Spirits Competition and now a gold medal at the Berlin International Spirits Competition 2025 is an incredible honour,” added co-founder Bunty Singh. “These back-to-back wins reaffirm our commitment to crafting spirits that stand out on the world stage.”
Alongside Inception’s Gold medal at BISC 2025, the brand’s Single Estate Vodka was also awarded a Silver medal (93 points). D’YAVOL’s range of luxury spirits has been consistently recognised on the global stage at prestigious competitions such as the International Wine and Spirits Awards (IWSA) and the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in their 2024 editions.
