Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky Dru
Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky Dru is the cask-strength expression of India's breakout single malt — bottled at 57.2% ABV (114.4 proof), non-chill-filtered, with no added colouring, in 750mL. "Dru" is Sanskrit for wood — or a vessel made of wood — the vessel in which soma, the sacred drink, was offered to the gods in ancient Indian mythology. Made at Piccadily Distilleries in Indri, Haryana, from indigenous six-row barley, twice distilled in copper pot stills and matured entirely in handpicked ex-bourbon barrels, it's a no-age-statement whisky shaped by northern India's subtropical climate. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 57.2% (114.4 proof) — cask strength, non-chill-filtered, no added colour
- Size: 750mL (US bottling)
- Age: no age statement
- Casks: selected ex-bourbon barrels only — NOT the triple-cask profile of Indri Trini
- Distillery: Piccadily Distilleries, Indri, Haryana, northern India — indigenous six-row barley, twice copper-pot distilled
- Award: 'Best Indian Single Malt' — World Whiskies Awards 2024, less than a year after launch
India's Cask-Strength Statement
Indian single malt has gone from curiosity to contender in a few short years, and Indri has led the charge — the Dru won Best Indian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2024 barely a year after its 2023 launch. The subtropical heat of Haryana works fast: the angel's share runs 10–12% a year (third-party brand-story figure), concentrating the ex-bourbon character quickly into a whisky the brand's press release describes in terms of mixed fruit basket, vanilla, gentle spice, chocolate and honey on the nose and a full-bodied, complex, long-lasting fruit finish. Explore more whisky and craft spirits, or shop the Indri range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the official Piccadily press release: nose — a delightful whiff of a mixed fruit basket with subtle vanilla, gentle spice, chocolate and honey. Palate — sweetish and fruit-forward, transitioning into soft spice and sweet vanilla, with chocolate, wood lactones and citrus notes. Finish — full-bodied, complex, with a long-lasting impression of mixed fruit.
How to Enjoy
Neat first, in a tulip glass — at cask strength this rewards a slow read. A splash of water opens the fruit; it also stands up in an Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dru" mean?
Sanskrit for "wood" or a vessel made of wood — in ancient Indian mythology, the vessel in which soma was collected and offered to the gods.
What is the ABV of Indri Dru?
57.2% ABV (114.4 proof) — bottled at cask strength.
Is it aged in sherry casks?
No — Dru is matured entirely in ex-bourbon barrels; the triple-cask (bourbon/wine/PX sherry) profile belongs to Indri Trini.
Where is Indri whisky made?
Piccadily Distilleries in Indri, Haryana, northern India.
An award-winning cask-strength malt from India's whisky frontier — order Indri Dru online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.