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Gamber Valley launches Pravah: and Tapah:, two Himalayan Indian single malts

Indian producer Alcobrew Distilleries is expanding its Gamber Valley brand with two permanent expressions: Pravah:, an unpeated single malt, and Tapah:, its peated counterpart. Both are distilled, matured and bottled at the distillery in Solan, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The whiskies are made from Indian malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills and matured in ex-bourbon barrels, following Indian Malt Whisky Association standards. They are bottled at 46% ABV. Pravah: is described with notes of vanilla, ripe banana and chocolate, while Tapah: brings gentle peat, acacia honey and liquorice.

The 750 ml bottles arrive from November in a first group of states, including Delhi, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, with a national rollout later. Prices vary with local taxes: roughly 3,600-5,500 rupees for Pravah: and 4,300-7,500 rupees for Tapah:. The brand debuted in June 2026 with two small-batch releases.

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Source: The Whiskey Wash

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Indian whisky and Scotch join forces: IMWA and the Scotch Whisky Association sign a cooperation pact

The Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) and the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have signed a cooperation agreement in New Delhi, witnessed by Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney. It was signed by IMWA director general Major General (retd.) Rajesh Chopra and SWA international director Ian Duddy.

The two bodies will share information and good practice on sustainability, protecting and promoting the category, regulation, product authenticity, fighting intellectual property infringements and responsible consumption.

The pact follows the India–UK trade agreement, in force since July 15, 2026, under which India’s tariff on Scotch falls from 150% to 75%, and then to 40% over ten years. In 2025, Scotch exports to India were worth £286 million. The IMWA, launched in March 2025, brings together producers such as Amrut, John Distilleries, Radico Khaitan, Piccadilly Agro and Diageo India, and this year introduced a certification hologram for Indian single malts.

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Source: The Whiskey Wash