Indian single malt Indri has released its Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 Ruby Port Cask in the US, the fourth installment in its annual limited festive series. The whisky goes on sale in the US from October 15, 2026, priced at $250 and capped at just 540 individually numbered bottles.
The release is produced in the village of Indri, Haryana, in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is matured in hand-selected ruby port casks sourced from Portugal, prized for their rich and sweet wines.
Indri master blender Surrinder Kumar crafted the collection in small batches from indigenous six-row Indian barley. The whisky is distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured in northern India’s subtropical climate.
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Bottled at a cask strength of 58.5% ABV, the expression carries aromas of black cherries, wild berries and ripe plums, leading to a palate of honeyed fruits and roasted nuts, with notes of toffee, vanilla and figs.
“The Diwali Collector’s Edition pushes the boundaries of Indian single malt, while staying true to what makes it distinctly Indri, and has been consistently recognized in international awards,” said Kumar. “This year’s ruby port cask expression offers a new dimension, drawing on the depth and character of Portugal’s wine casks, shaped by the unique climate here at Indri.”
Kumar added: “The 2026 release brings together whisky and artistry in a collector’s masterpiece celebrating heritage, craftsmanship and the spirit of modern India.”
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READ THE STORYThe packaging features artwork by Indian designer Krsnaa Mehta, founder of India Circus. Drawing on India’s royal heritage and traditional miniature painting, the design centers on the Marwari horse and its foal as a symbol of nobility, legacy and continuity.
Since the first edition launched in 2023, the collection has won 29 awards globally. The 2026 Ruby Port Cask edition has already received six awards, including Gold at the World Whisky Masters and the New York World Spirits Competition.
Indri is produced by Piccadily Agro Industries Limited, with the brand introduced in 2021 and officially launched in 2022.
The Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023 was awarded the ‘Best in Show, Double Gold’ at the Whiskies of the World Awards, outshining hundreds of renowned brands. More recently, Indri secured a historic win at the World Whiskies Awards 2026 for its Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025, honored with “Best Special Edition Design,” marking the first time an Indian brand claimed the title.
The brand’s tasting notes are the official notes from the brand. On the nose: black cherries, blackberries, ripe plums, raisins, figs, toffee and vanilla. The palate delivers fruit, honey, almonds, hazelnuts, cinnamon, oak lactones, figs and liquorice, before a long, smooth and velvety finish.
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