Godawan is a craft single malt whisky from Rajasthan, India, produced by Diageo India. The name "Godawan" is derived from the Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird that holds a special place in Rajasthan's culture. Diageo India, also known as United Spirits Limited (USL), is one of the leading alcoholic beverage companies in India.

Founded in 1826 as McDowell and Company, it became part of the Diageo Group in 2013. Today, Diageo India is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Recently, the company has focused on a strategy of "premiumization," emphasizing higher-quality and value-driven products. 

Amrut Distilleries, founded in 1948 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a pioneering Indian spirits producer. Renowned for introducing India's first single malt whisky, Amrut Indian Single Malt, in 2004, the company has gained international acclaim for its innovation and quality.

Amrut sources indigenous six-row barley and employs traditional distilling methods to craft a diverse range of products, including single malts, rum, brandy, and blended whiskies, earning global recognition as a leader in the Indian spirits industry.