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In a remarkable achievement, Indri, a homegrown single malt brand from Piccadily Distilleries in Haryana, has secured global recognition by clinching the prestigious "Best in Show" award at the renowned Whiskies of the World Awards 2023 for its Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023, standing out among a diverse array of over 100 whiskies from across the globe
The Whiskies of the World Awards, one of the world's largest whisky tasting competitions, subjects a vast selection of whiskies to rigorous blind tasting evaluations. A panel of esteemed tastemakers and industry influencers assesses entries across categories, ultimately crowning one whisky as the best in each class and designating an overall "Best in Show"
This remarkable victory reflects India's growing prominence in the world of whisky. Indian single malts are challenging traditional preferences for Scotch, with a surge in demand for authenticity and a willingness to embrace global trends while celebrating local craftsmanship
Siddhartha Sharma, founder of Piccadilly Distilleries, expressed his enthusiasm about the changing global perception of India. He emphasised India's achievements across various fields and highlighted Indri's role in placing homegrown quality liquids on the global map
Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023 is a distinctive peated Indian single malt crafted from six-row barley and distilled in traditional copper pot stills within India. It matures gracefully in PX Sherry Casks under North India's sub-tropical climate, offering enticing notes of smoke and a rich array of flavours, including candied dried fruits, toasted nuts, subtle spices, oak, and bittersweet chocolate
Indri's journey began with the introduction of Indri-Trini, India's pioneering triple cask single malt. With a mission to elevate the status of quality Indian spirits on the global stage, Piccadily Distilleries launched this exceptional brand in 2021, garnering more than 14 global awards since
Indri-Trini is presently available across 19 Indian states and 17 countries. Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023 is set to hit the shelves in the United States, India, and select European countries starting from November
After the release of the award results, shares of the Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd, parent company of Indri Whisky, skyrocketed and closed the Tuesday trading session ay an upper circuit of 20%
In addition to Piccadilly's Indri, other distinguished Indian spirits have also garnered accolades at the 2023 awards. Amrut Fusion, hailing from Amrut Distilleries, secured the prestigious "2023 Double Gold" recognition. Meanwhile, Amrut Indian Single Malt achieved the "2023 Silver" award. Notably, "Amrit Kurinji" earned the esteemed "2023 Bronze" accolade, further exemplifying India's prowess in the world of spirits
Back in June, Piccadily Distilleries clinched a 'Gold Medal' at the prestigious IWSC Awards 2023 in London for its newly launched Camikara Rum. This accolade, a first for Indian rum, positioned Camikara as a remarkable standout in the 11- to 15-year-old category, garnering an impressive 95 points