Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 Indian Single Malt Whisky

Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 Indian Single Malt Whisky

Indian Single Malt | 58.5% ABV | 117 Proof | 700mL | Haryana, India | Ruby Port Cask Matured | Limited Edition

Process & Profile

Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 celebrates the Festival of Lights with a Ruby Port cask expression from northern India. The fourth release in Indri’s annual Diwali collection, it is made from indigenous six-row Indian barley, distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured in hand-selected Ruby Port wine casks sourced from Portugal.

Produced in the village of Indri, Haryana, the whisky develops its character in a subtropical climate shaped by hot summers and cool winters. The Portuguese wine casks contribute a rich fruit profile, bringing black cherries, berries and plums together with honeyed sweetness, nuts and warm spice.

The U.S. release is bottled at cask strength, 58.5% ABV, with an allocation of 540 individually numbered bottles. Artwork by Indian designer Krsnaa Mehta draws on traditional miniature paintings and royal heritage, featuring a Marwari horse and its foal amid jewel tones and intricate floral details.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by raisin, fig, toffee and vanilla.

• Palate: Honeyed fruit and dried-fruit richness, layered with almond, hazelnut, cinnamon, licorice and oak.

• Finish: Long and velvety, with rounded fruit sweetness and lingering gentle oak.

What Makes It Special

• 2026 Diwali release: The fourth edition in Indri’s annual collector’s series.

• Ruby Port cask maturation: Uses hand-selected wine casks from Portugal.

• Cask strength: Bottled at 58.5% ABV, equivalent to 117 proof.

• Indian six-row barley: Distilled in copper pot stills and matured in northern India.

• Numbered U.S. allocation: Limited to 540 individually numbered bottles for the U.S. market.

• Krsnaa Mehta artwork: Packaging celebrates Indian miniature art, royal heritage and the spirit of Diwali.

How to Enjoy

Start with a small neat pour in a tulip-shaped glass, then add water gradually to explore the balance of fruit, nuts and spice at cask strength.

For a pairing, consider dark chocolate, roasted almonds or aged hard cheese to complement the whisky’s rich sweetness and oak structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What casks are used for Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026?
The 2026 edition matures in hand-selected Ruby Port wine casks sourced from Portugal. These casks contribute to its rich berry, plum and dried-fruit character.

2. Is Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 cask strength?
Yes. The U.S. release is bottled at cask strength, 58.5% ABV, equivalent to 117 proof.

3. What does Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 taste like?
Expect black cherries, blackberries and plums, followed by honeyed fruit, almonds, hazelnuts and warm spice. Toffee, vanilla and figs add richness before a long, fruity finish.

4. How is Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 different from the 2025 edition?
The key difference is the wine cask influence. The 2026 edition uses Ruby Port casks from Portugal, while the 2025 edition featured a Marsala wine cask finish from Sicily.

5. Where can I buy Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 Indian Single Malt Whisky?
You can purchase Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 Indian Single Malt Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap.