Indri Trini is the bottle we point people to first when they ask where to start with Indian single malt, and the price is a big reason why. The “Three Wood” is matured in ex-bourbon, ex-French wine and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the first Indian single malt to combine all three, and it won Best in Show at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards. What you get is a tropical, fruit-forward dram, all peach, mango and pineapple, at a price that makes you wonder why more people have not tried it. At 46% ABV and non-chill-filtered, it is one of the best-value single malts in world whisky. This is our review.
What is Indri Trini?
Trini is the flagship of Indri, the fast-rising single malt from Piccadily Distilleries in Haryana, near the Himalayan foothills. The name “Three Wood” refers to its maturation in three cask types at once: first-fill bourbon, ex-French wine and PX sherry, each pulling the spirit in a different direction. It was the first Indian single malt to bring those three together, and the breadth of flavour that results is the whole point of the bottle.
It is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill-filtered and with no added colour, and it carries no age statement, which in India’s fast-maturing climate is normal. For the full story of the distillery and the rest of the range, see our Indri distillery profile. This review is about the dram in the glass.
Indri Trini tasting note
Trini leads with tropical fruit, and that is what makes it so easy to like. The three casks layer vanilla, dried fruit and spice underneath, but the headline is the fruit.
Nose: caramelised pineapple, black tea, vanilla, honey, raisin and sweet cherry
Palate: a tropical wave of peach, mango and pineapple, then oak, orange zest, hazelnut and caramel
Finish: medium to long, gently spiced, warm and clean
ABV:46% | Casks: ex-bourbon, ex-French wine, PX sherry | NAS | Non-chill-filtered
What we make of Indri Trini
We first tasted Trini together as a family, and it was an instant hit. The glass opens with a genuinely tropical atmosphere, peach, mango and pineapple, the kind of bright, sunny fruit that wins people over before they have thought about whether they “like whisky” at all. It is approachable in the best sense: complex enough to reward attention, easy enough that nobody at the table needs a tasting vocabulary to enjoy it.
What stayed with us was the value. A whisky that travelled all the way from India, won Best in Show against the world, and still lands at this price genuinely surprised us, and it raised the obvious question: why have more people not tried this? For a Scotch or Japanese single malt of the same quality you would usually pay considerably more.
That is exactly why Trini is the bottle we recommend as a first step into Indian single malt. It does not ask anything of the drinker beyond an open mind, it delivers a flavour profile you do not get from Scotch at the price, and it leaves people wanting to explore the rest of the category. Of all the Indian whiskies to start with, this is the easiest yes.
Price and value
Indri Trini typically costs around £40 to £50 for a 70cl bottle in the UK, or roughly $60 in the US. For a triple-cask, non-chill-filtered single malt that won Best in Show in 2023 and scored 94 points with Whisky Advocate, that is exceptional value, and it undercuts comparably rated Scotch and Japanese malts noticeably. Prices vary between markets because of local taxes and duty.
In the UK, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and House of Malt all stock Trini, and it is widely available across Europe and the US. As Indri’s flagship, it is the easiest bottle in the range to find, and most specialist retailers ship internationally.
Is Indri Trini worth it?
Yes, emphatically. Trini is the rare bottle that is both genuinely good and genuinely affordable, and that combination is why it has done so much to bring new drinkers to Indian whisky. The tropical fruit makes it instantly likeable, the three-cask structure gives it enough depth to stay interesting, and the price makes it an easy bottle to keep buying.
If you have never tried Indian single malt, start here. If you are introducing someone else to it, this is the bottle to pour. It is, quite simply, one of the best-value single malts on the shelf, from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indri Trini? Indri Trini, the “Three Wood”, is the flagship Indian single malt from Indri, made in Haryana near the Himalayan foothills. It was the first Indian single malt matured in three cask types at once, ex-bourbon, ex-French wine and PX sherry, and it won Best in Show at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards. It is bottled at 46% ABV.
What does Indri Trini taste like? Indri Trini is tropical and fruit-forward, leading with peach, mango and caramelised pineapple, with black tea, vanilla, honey, raisin and sweet cherry from the three casks. The palate adds oak, orange zest, hazelnut and caramel, finishing medium to long and gently spiced. It is bright and approachable.
How much does Indri Trini cost? Indri Trini typically costs around £40 to £50 for a 70cl bottle in the UK, or roughly $60 in the US. For a triple-cask, non-chill-filtered single malt that won Best in Show and scored 94 points with Whisky Advocate, it is exceptional value, undercutting comparable Scotch and Japanese malts.
Is Indri Trini a good first Indian whisky? Yes. Indri Trini is one of the best Indian single malts for beginners. Its bright, tropical fruit makes it instantly likeable, its triple-cask depth keeps it interesting, and its low price makes it easy to recommend. It is the bottle we point people to first when they want to try Indian single malt.
What casks is Indri Trini matured in? Indri Trini is matured in three cask types simultaneously: first-fill ex-bourbon, ex-French wine and Pedro Ximénez sherry. The bourbon brings vanilla and sweetness, the French wine adds berry and a touch of sourness, and the PX contributes dried fruit and raisin. It was the first Indian single malt to combine all three.
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