About the product
Indri Founder’s Reserve 11 Year Old is a rare and high-strength Indian single malt crafted in the foothills of the Himalayas. Aged for over a decade and bottled at 58.5% ABV, it reflects both the intensity of its climate-driven maturation and the distillery’s commitment to bold, expressive whisky.
On the palate, it delivers a rich and layered profile with notes of dried fruit, dates, and figs, complemented by honey, vanilla, and caramel. Hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak, and warm spice add depth, while subtle citrus and nutty undertones provide balance.
The texture is full-bodied and robust, carrying its high strength with a smooth yet powerful presence. The finish is long and warming, with lingering spice, oak, and gentle sweetness.
Intense and complex, this Founder’s Reserve is designed for sipping, with a few drops of water revealing additional layers and nuance in the whisky’s profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
Because of the long maturation in Bordeaux wine casks, this whisky is dense, fruity, and "jammy."
- Nose: Deep and sweet. Explosive aromas of cherries, red plums, and blackcurrants, balanced by earthy notes of leather, tobacco leaf, and old oak.
- Palate: Full-bodied and velvety. You’ll find a symphony of dark chocolate, toffee, and caramelized pineapple, punctuated by baking spices like nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Finish: Exceptionally long and syrupy. It leaves a lingering taste of stewed orange, raspberry jam, and a soft, drying oak tannin.
Food Pairings
This is a high-intensity, "wine-forward" whisky that pairs best with rich, spicy, or deeply savory flavors.
- Savory (Indian): Lamb Rogan Josh. The complex spices and rich gravy of the lamb harmonize perfectly with the red wine tannins and "meatiness" of the whisky.
- Savory (Global): Duck Confit. The fatty richness of the duck handles the 58.5% ABV beautifully, while the plum/cherry notes in the whisky act like a built-in fruit sauce for the meat.
- Cheese: Aged Gouda or Roquefort. The saltiness of the cheese cuts through the jammy sweetness, while the "funk" of blue cheese highlights the leathery, earthy notes on the nose.
- Sweet: Dark Chocolate Ganache with Sea Salt. The chocolate amplifies the cocoa notes on the palate, while the salt makes the tropical fruit flavors (pineapple/orange) pop.
About the brand
The "Fastest Growing" Malt: Since its launch in 2022, Indri has become a global sensation, frequently winning "Best in World" titles at major spirits competitions.
The Terroir: The distillery uses traditional 6-row barley from Rajasthan. The extreme temperature swings in Haryana (0°C to 50°C) force the whisky deep into the wood, creating an incredibly dark, concentrated spirit in a short amount of time.
Founder's Legacy: This bottle celebrates the entrepreneurial journey of Pt. Kidar Nath Sharma, who started a small distribution business in 1947 and built it into the Piccadily empire.
