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Spirits by The Shore returns to Goa for sixth edition
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Tuesday, 08 September, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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Spirits by the Shore, Single Malt Amateur Club (SMAC) India’s annual gathering for whisky enthusiasts and collectors, returns to Goa on September 11 and 12, 2026, for its sixth edition. This year, the experience is powered by Godawan Artisanal Single Malt.
What began as an intimate gathering of whisky enthusiasts has, over the years, evolved into a destination-led experience that brings together members from across India and beyond. At its heart is a simple idea: that whisky is best understood not in isolation, but through the people, places and stories that shape it. As the organising community, SMAC India brings a curatorial approach shaped by years of tastings, masterclasses, distillery experiences and member-led discovery, creating a platform where enthusiasts can engage directly with makers, liquids and one another.
This year, it takes that idea deeper into Goa, inviting the community to explore the many layers of the destination’s spirit culture. While the programme also explores Goa’s indigenous feni and contemporary agave story, whisky remains the anchor of Spirits by the Shore. Across two days, guests will encounter distillery visits, limited and exclusive bottlings, rare and cask-led tastings, conversations with makers and collectors, and opportunities to experience whiskies closer to their source, alongside regional spirits, local cuisine and the culture of the destination.
Godawan Artisanal Single Malt born in Rajasthan, joins the 2026 edition as its powering partner. Shaped by the distinctive landscape and climate of Rajasthan and inspired by the idea of mindful luxury, Godawan is rooted in provenance and craftsmanship, while carrying a commitment to the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. This partnership with Spirits by the Shore brings together two platforms that share a belief in looking beyond the glass and discovering the people, places and stories that give a spirit its identity.
Varun Koorichh, vice president – marketing, portfolio head – premium & luxury, Diageo India, said, “India’s whisky culture is increasingly being shaped by curiosity and discovery. Consumers are looking to go beyond simply enjoying a great whisky; they want to understand its provenance, engage with the stories behind it and be part of experiences that bring like-minded communities together. Spirits by the Shore represents that evolution beautifully. We’re delighted to partner with SMAC India for this year’s edition and bring Godawan into a platform that celebrates exploration, craftsmanship and the growing culture of whisky in India.”
“Spirits by the Shore was never intended to be a conventional tasting event. It was created to encourage people to travel for whisky, encounter the spirit closer to its source and build lasting friendships around the culture of a place. As SMAC India, our role is to curate access that enthusiasts may not ordinarily have — whether that is a distillery conversation, an exclusive bottling or a rare whisky experienced in a more intimate, cask-led setting. Our ambition is for Spirits by the Shore to grow year on year as a whisky conclave in its own right, bringing whisky lovers from across India and beyond together,” said Hemanth Ro, founder, SMAC India.
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