Date: October 8, 2026
Product Launch Details
Piccadily Agro Industries Limited announced the launch of Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026, a limited edition single malt whisky through its subsidiary Piccadily Distilleries. This marks the fourth release in Indri's annual festive series.
Product Specifications
The Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 is a Ruby Port Cask expression with the following characteristics:
- Bottled at 50% ABV for domestic market
- Limited to 600 individually numbered bottles for Indian market
- Crafted from six-row barley
- Distilled in traditional copper pot stills
- Matured in hand-selected Ruby Port wine casks from Portugal
- Matured in subtropical climate of northern India
- Packaging designed by Krsnaa Mehta, Founder of India Circus
- Design inspired by Indian miniature art and royal heritage featuring Marwari horse and foal
Flavor Profile
The whisky features:
- Nose: Black cherries, wild berries, and ripe plums
- Palate: Honeyed fruits, roasted nuts, toffee, vanilla, and figs
- Finish: Long, fruit-forward finish
International Recognition
The expression has received significant international acclaim including:
- Double Gold with 96 points at USA Spirits Ratings 2026
- Named Indian Single Malt Whisky of the Year at USA Spirits Ratings 2026
- Named Spirit of the Year - India at USA Spirits Ratings 2026
- Gold at World Whisky Masters 2026
- Gold at New York World Spirits Competition 2026
- Gold at Asia World Spirits Competition 2026 in Singapore
- The entire Collector's Edition series has secured 29 international awards
Availability and Distribution
Domestic Market (India):
- Available from mid-October 2026
- 700 ml bottle at 50% ABV
- Limited to 600 individually numbered bottles
- Available in Gurugram, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru
International Market:
- 58.5% ABV variant for international travelers
- Available at select duty-free outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru
- Available at Dubai Duty Free
Historical Context
The Diwali Collector's Edition series has played a significant role in establishing Indian single malts globally. The 2023 edition was named "Best Whisky in the World" at the Whiskies of the World Awards 2023, which helped place Indian single malt whisky on the global whisky map.
Strategic Significance
According to Master Blender Surrinder Kumar, the Diwali Collector's Edition represents "a distinctly Indian whisky with the ambition and craftsmanship to command attention on the world stage." The 2026 edition aims to celebrate India's cultural heritage, artistry, craftsmanship, and contemporary global stature through this limited release.
Corporate Background
Indri Single Malt Whisky was launched in 2022 and has become the fastest-growing single malt in the world, earning over 40 prestigious accolades. It is produced in Indri, Haryana using premium 6-row Indian barley from Rajasthan. The brand has established itself as a symbol of national pride in the Indian spirits industry.