Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky is one of the few Indian whiskies that has carved its niche on a global scale. As India’s most awarded and fastest-growing single malt whisky, Indri continues to be a favorite among discerning whisky lovers. On June 4th, 2026, Indri announced the launch of Indri Ilika, an all-new exclusive travel retail expression. Let’s take a look at this newly launched travel retail expression launched by Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky.
The name ‘Ilika’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Ilika’ symbolizing the Earth and its hidden treasures. The exclusive travel retail expression reflects a whisky shaped by the timeless interplay of wood, fire, and time.
Positioned as an exclusive travel retail expression, Indri Ilika has been crafted at the Indri Distillery near the foothills of the Himalayas. Indri Ilika is matured in a rare combination of Ex-Spanish Sherry and Ex-American Bourbon oak casks. The result? A refined whisky that is elegant, evocative, and deeply satisfying.
Indri Ilika takes a detour from traditional heavily peated whisky styles. The whisky offers a softer, more nuanced interpretation of smoke. It allows layers of ripe fruits, dried apricots, chocolate, vanilla, rich toffee, and delicate spice to unfold elegantly – before culminating in a long, smooth, and gently smoky finish.
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Indri Ilika is available exclusively through select global travel retail channels
With the launch of Ilika, Indri once again reinforces its position at the forefront of India's premium whisky movement. It will retail at approximately USD 80 (INR 7,631).
Tasting notes:
Nose: Delicate hints of chocolate intertwined with subtle vanilla sweetness, dried apple, apricot, fruit jam, and gentle peat dust with earthy undertones.
Palate: Tropical fruits, ripe banana, mango, rich toffee, light spice and soft peat smoke, balanced by refreshing melon and lingering fruity sweetness.
Finish: Sweet and salty nuances merge seamlessly into a smooth, elegant smoky finish with lasting fruit sweetness and gentle spice.
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The launch of Indri Ilika, the new exclusive travel retail expression, further strengthens Indri’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of Indian whisky-making. Over the past few years, Indri has consistently captivated whisky enthusiasts with its high-quality expressions. We’re talking about Diwali Collector’s Editions, award-winning single casks, House of the Dragon collaboration, and other Indri travel retail exclusives.
Since its launch, Indri has emerged as one of the most-awarded whiskies in the global whisky industry. Recognized as the world's fastest-growing single malt, the brand has surpassed the landmark 100,000-case sales milestone for two consecutive years.
Speaking on the launch, Madhu Kanna, Head of International Business, Piccadily Distilleries, said, “Indri Ilika represents our continued pursuit of innovation and our commitment to creating exceptional whiskies for evolving global consumers. Travel retail remains an important platform for discovery, and Indri Ilika has been crafted to offer travelers a unique expression that showcases both the elegance of peat and the distinctive character of Indian single malt whisky.”
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Indri Ilika is the newest addition to the Indri portfolio, launched for USD 80 across select global travel retail channels. Launched as an exclusive travel retail expression, the Indian single malt whisky is a softer, more nuanced interpretation of smoke, distinct from heavily peated single malts. When are you trying this whisky out?
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