Spirits By The Shore Returns to Goa for its Sixth Edition
Spirits by the Shore, Single Malt Amateur Club (SMAC) India's annual gathering for whisky enthusiasts and collectors, returns to Goa on 11 and 12 September 2026 for its sixth edition. This year, the experience is powered by Godawan Artisanal Single Malt by Diageo India.
Event Highlights
- Dates: 11–12 September 2026
- Location: Goa
- Organiser: Single Malt Amateur Club (SMAC) India
- Powered by: Godawan Artisanal Single Malt (Diageo India)
What Makes It Special
- Community-driven: Started as an intimate gathering, now a destination-led whisky conclave.
- Immersive programming: Distillery visits, rare bottlings, cask-led tastings, and conversations with makers.
- Beyond whisky: Exploration of Goa’s feni traditions and contemporary agave culture.
- Exclusive access: Community-selected bottling, Godawan tasting, and India Rare Spirits cask session.
Experiences
- Paul John Visitor Centre: Whisky-focused sessions.
- Cazulo Feni Distillery: Indigenous feni-making traditions.
- Agave Masterclass: With Maya Pistola Agavepura.
- Evening soirée: Whisky, food, music, and community exchange.
Godawan Partnership
- Born in Rajasthan, shaped by climate and landscape.
- Inspired by mindful luxury and committed to conservation of the Great Indian Bustard.
- Aligns with SMAC’s ethos of exploring provenance, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
Big Picture
Spirits by the Shore is evolving into a recurring whisky travel destination in India, connecting enthusiasts with distinctive liquids, local culture, and a growing community of collectors and makers.
