Himmaleh Spirits to begin production of World’s first Artisanal Himalayan Single Malt Whisky

(L) Ansh Khanna, co-founder, Himmaleh Spirits and (R) Samarth Prasad, co-founder Himmaleh Spirits with Mukund Prasad

​Himmaleh Spirits, the visionary craft distiller behind the acclaimed Kumaon & I gin, is thrilled to announce a new malt distillery in the picturesque Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Featuring Forsyths pot stills from Scotland, the state-of-the-art distillery will now produce artisanal Himalayan Single Malt whisky.
Spread across 9 acres the distillery’s malt unit boasts a production capacity of 900,000 LPA positioning it as one of India’s most ambitious artisanal distilleries. Made with 100% Indian barley, sourced from local farms, and distilled after a long fermentation process of over 90 hours, enhancing flavour depth and complexity. To make a truly world-class elixir, Shivaji Chandekar, Distillery General Manager, Himmaleh Spirits has collaborated with Christian Perez Solar, a celebrated whisky distiller and production manager at Scotland’s renowned Arbikie Distillery. Christian is an expert in sustainable distilling and producing unique spirits with a sense of place.
“Our vision has always been to create spirits that are a true reflection of the land they come from. With the commencement of our Himalayan single malt whisky production, we are redefining what Indian single malts can achieve—rooted in tradition, yet progressive in craft. The pristine environment of the Kumaon region, combined with our meticulous approach and world-class expertise, allows us to create an exceptional whisky. Staying true to our artisanal ethos, this malt is not just a product but a tribute to the land, its people, and their legacy,” said Samarth Prasad, Co- Founder, Himmaleh Spirits.
Ansh Khanna, Co-Founder, Himmaleh Spirits added, “We are excited to invite connoisseurs to join us on this extraordinary journey. Our single malt distillery, is a labour of love, shaped by the purity of the Himalayas, the essence of its people, and the dedication of our team. This milestone represents our commitment to redefining the potential of Indian single malts—crafting spirits of world-class quality for whisky enthusiasts while paying homage to the unmatched terroir of the region.”
Marking another significant milestone in the company’s journey to craft world-class spirits, each whisky bottle will capture the spirit of the region, from the harvesting of indigenous barley to malting, fermentation, distillation in Forsyths pot stills, maturation, and bottling. Aged in the pristine Himalayan climate, the whisky will reflect the inimitable terroir and artistry of the region.
(Excerpt from a release)