Gamber Valley has launched two new Indian single malts, Pravah (unpeated) and Tapah (peated). Both are permanent additions to the range and will be available in select Indian markets from November 2026. The whiskies are being launched by Alcobrew Distilleries India Limited.
Made at the company's distillery in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, the two expressions are very much the product of different approaches to flavor, albeit with the same production standards. Both are aged in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at 46% ABV.
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Pravah and Tapah are two Indian single malts, developed around two very different flavor profiles. Pravah (which means 'flow') is an unpeated expression and Tapah (which means 'inner fire') is the peated one. Both are permanent in the Gamber Valley range.
The whiskies are distilled, matured and bottled in Solan, using Indian malted barley and water with a Himalayan character. Both are matured in ex-bourbon barrels. The company states that production is in accordance with the Indian Malt Whisky Association standards, 100% malted barley, copper pot-still distillation and a minimum of 3 years' maturation in oak casks in India.
Gamber Valley Pravah is an unpeated Indian single malt aged in ex-bourbon casks. The tasting notes describe the nose as having layers of malt, gentle vanilla, ripe banana, fresh grassy notes and a very faint whisper of smoke.
On the palate it's a rich malt with a good deal of oak, heather honey and some subtle smokiness. The finish is warm spice, honeyed barley and rich chocolate. It comes in a pale Himalayan blue carton with gold detailing, the design being inspired by the flow of water, the open sky and the stillness of the mountains.
Gamber Valley Tapah is a peated Indian single malt offering a smokier alternative to Pravah. It's matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV. It's one of the earlier expressions in the nascent category of Himalayan origin peated Indian single malts.
Its aroma is a combination of gentle peat, acacia honey and licorice. The palate is soft smoke, light oils, molasses, warm spice and buttery vanilla with a finish of smoke, vanilla, warm spice and milk chocolate. It's in a matte black carton with gold trim which is a very good match for the peatedness of the spirit.
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Both whiskies will be available in 750ml bottles in selected Indian markets from November 2026. The initial launch will be in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh with a view to expanding the distribution across the country.
Gamber Valley Pravah is priced at between INR 3,600 and INR 5,500 and Gamber Valley Tapah is priced at between INR 4,300 and INR 7,500. The pricing will of course vary depending on state excise and applicable taxes.
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The information presented in this article has been sourced from reports published by The Whiskey Wash, Ambrosia India, and Spiritz. These references provide details on the launch of Gamber Valley's Pravah and Tapah Indian single malts, their production methods, alcohol content, tasting profiles, pricing, bottle sizes, and availability across different states.
Alcobrew Distilleries India Limited's Gamber Valley has launched two very different Indian single malts in Pravah and Tapah. Pravah is an unpeated malt with a very clean, malt-led character and notes of vanilla, honey and chocolate. Tapah is the peated one with smoke, warm spice and a more complex range of flavors.
Both whiskies are produced at the same Solan facility, are matured in ex-bourbon barrels and are 46% ABV. Pricing commences at INR 3,600 for Pravah and INR 4,300 for Tapah with both expressions set to enter select Indian markets in November 2026.
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