Indri Trini Single Malt 750ML

Indri Trini Single Malt 750ML is a 46% ABV Indian single malt whisky matured in three distinct cask types and bottled without chill filtration. Rated 94 points and named the #17 Whisky of the Year by Whisky Advocate in 2022, it has rapidly established itself as one of the most decorated expressions in the emerging Indian single malt category.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46%  |  Origin: Indri, Haryana, India  |  Triple Cask (Ex-Bourbon, Ex-French Wine, PX Sherry)  |  Distillery: Piccadily Agro Industries Limited

Production & Heritage

Indri Trini is produced by Piccadily Agro Industries Limited at their distillery in Indri, located in Haryana's Karnal district near the Himalayan foothills and the Yamuna basin catchment area. The whisky is distilled from Classic Six Row Indian Barley, a heritage grain variety cultivated in Rajasthan for hundreds of years. What gives the Trini expression its name — derived from "The Three Wood" — is its maturation across three different cask types: ex-bourbon barrels, ex-French wine casks, and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The final spirit is non-chill filtered with no added color, preserving the full spectrum of flavors drawn from that triple-cask program.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with fragrant Lapsang souchong black tea and caramelized pineapple before giving way to honeyed vanilla, gentle oak, and a thread of coconut custard. Successive passes reveal guava, ripe peach, and a whisper of toasted cinnamon bark.

Taste: On entry, the palate delivers burnt pineapple and orange cream with immediate warmth from allspice and cinnamon. The mid-palate broadens into raisin sweetness, sweet cherry, and passion fruit, while gentle oak and citrus zest keep the tropical notes grounded. At peak intensity, almond and coconut custard round out a remarkably layered profile for an NAS expression.

Finish: The finish is long, smooth, and lingering, with toasted oak, dried fruit, and a final echo of black tea. A subtle spice warmth persists without turning hot, complementing the fruit-forward character throughout.

How to Drink Indri Trini

Neat or with a few drops of water is the most rewarding approach — the 46% ABV and non-chill-filtered body open up nicely without dilution washing away the cask complexity. A single large ice cube also works well, taming the spice and amplifying the tropical fruit. For cocktails, try it in an Old Fashioned, where the caramelized pineapple and sherry sweetness play beautifully against bitters; a Whisky Sour, where the citrus and passion fruit notes harmonize with fresh lemon; or a Penicillin, where the tea and spice character pairs naturally with honey-ginger syrup.

Best For

• Exploring Indian single malts for the first time alongside more familiar Scotch or Japanese expressions
• Gifting a whisky enthusiast who values unique cask programs and emerging world whisky regions
• Anchoring a tasting flight comparing triple-cask maturation styles across different distilleries
• Pairing with a dessert course featuring tropical fruit, caramel, or spiced pastries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Indri Trini taste like? Indri Trini delivers a tropical and spice-forward profile dominated by caramelized pineapple, orange cream, black tea, raisin, and toasted cinnamon. The triple-cask maturation adds layers of vanilla, sweet cherry, and coconut custard beneath a long, smooth finish.

How does Indri Trini compare to Amrut Fusion? Both are acclaimed Indian single malts, but Amrut Fusion tends toward greater intensity and complexity with a longer track record as a category pioneer. Indri Trini is generally smoother and more approachable, with its triple-cask program delivering a broader fruit-and-spice spectrum at a slightly lower price tier.

Is Indri Trini good for sipping neat? Yes — the 46% ABV and non-chill-filtered bottling make it an excellent neat sipper, with enough body and oil to coat the palate without excessive alcohol heat. A few drops of water further unlock the tropical fruit and tea aromatics.

Where is Indri Trini made? Indri Trini is distilled at the Piccadily Agro Industries Limited facility in the town of Indri, Karnal district, Haryana, India. The distillery sits near the Himalayan foothills in the Yamuna River basin catchment area, and its barley is sourced from Rajasthan.

What foods pair well with Indri Trini? Tandoori-spiced lamb or chicken complements the whisky's warm cinnamon and allspice notes. Mango sticky rice echoes the tropical fruit character. Dark chocolate with sea salt highlights the sherry-cask sweetness. Aged Gouda or Comté mirror the caramelized, nutty depth. Stone fruit tarts or pineapple upside-down cake create a direct bridge to the whisky's signature caramelized pineapple note.

What sizes does Indri Trini come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle at 46% ABV, which is the most widely available format.

Is Indri Trini worth the price? Indri Trini positions as a mid-range single malt that punches well above expectations, as reflected by its 94-point Whisky Advocate rating and multiple international awards. For a triple-cask, non-chill-filtered Indian whisky at 46% ABV, it represents strong value relative to comparably scored Scotch or Japanese single malts.

Why Indri Trini?

Indri Trini was the first Indian single malt whisky to combine ex-bourbon, ex-French wine, and PX sherry cask maturation in a single expression — a production choice that directly informs its unusually broad flavor profile. That ambition has been validated by critics: a 94-point score and #17 Whisky of the Year placement from Whisky Advocate in 2022, a Double Gold and Best in Show at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards, and a 95-point Platinum medal at ADI's 2025 International Spirits Awards. Built on heritage six-row Rajasthani barley and bottled without chill filtration or color additives, the Trini stands as a compelling argument that India's single malt scene has moved well beyond novelty into genuine world-class territory.