Piccadily unveils Indri Founder's Reserve 11YO

Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd. has unveiled the Indri Founder’s Reserve 11 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, a rare and remarkable tribute to the company’s visionary founder, Pt. Kidar Nath Sharma, who turned a family business into the diversified Piccadily Group.

Aged for 11 years in ex-Bordeaux red wine casks and bottled at a robust 50 percent ABV for India (and an even bolder 58.5 percent for international markets), this limited-edition whisky embodies the extremes of its birthplace in Haryana’s subtropical north. The Indri distillery’s barrels mature under searing 50°C, before plunging to freezing winters, a harsh climate that accelerates aging and enriches the whisky with distinctive depth and complexity.

Only 1,100 bottles of this exclusive release have been released worldwide—550 for India and the remaining for select international markets—underscoring its rarity and premium positioning.

On the nose, the whisky offers aromas of dark fruits and spice, while the palate delights with notes of caramelised nuts and vanilla, concluding in an indulgent oak-and-wine finish.

“This expression embodies the essence of our founder’s dream: to create world-class Indian single malt whisky with soul, structure, and enduring quality,” said Shalini Sharma, Marketing Head at Piccadily Agro Industries at the launch.

With a "price on request" strategy, the distiller has positioned this latest creation not just as a beverage, but as a symbol of Indian ambition and global aspiration.