The premium spirits scene in India has another bottle worth paying attention to. Maya Pistola Agavepura has taken home one Master and three Gold medals at the 2026 Global Spirits Masters, putting the Indian agave spirit firmly on the international radar. The standout was the Maya Pistola Agavepura Extra Anejo, which claimed the coveted Master medal, while three other expressions followed with Gold medals.
Maya Pistola Agavepura 2026 results make for an unusually strong showing. Maya Pistola Agavepura Extra Anejo won a Master and is priced at ₹17,500 with 48% ABV. Maya Pistola Agavepura Anejo is priced at ₹7,990 with 40% ABV; Maya Pistola Agavepura Reposado is priced at ₹5,790 with 40% ABV; and finally, Maya Pistola Agavepura Joven is priced at ₹4,595 with 40% ABV - each one earned Gold.
Rather than one bottle carrying the entire portfolio, the medals were spread across four expressions, giving Maya Pistola Agavepura a particularly strong showing at this year's competition. The judging was conducted through blind tasting by industry experts, adding weight to the recognition.
The headline belongs to Maya Pistola Agavepura Extra Anejo. Its Master medal is the highest recognition earned by Maya Pistola at the 2026 competition, putting the expression at the centre of the international success by the brand.
The result is also significant because it sits alongside three Gold medals from the same portfolio. In other words, the recognition was not limited to the most mature expression as the Anejo, Reposado and Joven all made their own mark.
The four winning expressions give Maya Pistola plenty to celebrate. For a brand building its profile in the premium agave category, that breadth matters. Four medals across four expressions create a stronger statement than a single award ever could, and give Maya Pistola Agavepura a clear presence among the names attracting attention at this year's competition.
The bigger story is what the results mean for Indian agave spirits. Maya Pistola's performance at the 2026 Global Spirits Masters places an Indian producer in an increasingly international conversation around premium agave spirits.
With one Master and three Golds now attached to its name, Maya Pistola Agavepura has plenty of reason to be on the radar of spirits enthusiasts looking beyond the usual names. And if the global awards circuit is any indication, India's agave story is only getting started.