Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky is now a reality. It’s been launched by Tilaknagar Industries, an Indian company. This is a blend featuring single malts from India and Scotland.
The whisky sits firmly in the Indo-Scottish style. Amit Dahanukar, Managing Director of Tilaknagar Industries, says he has high expectations for the brand.
Tilaknagar Industries currently posts annual revenue of 7.8 million, driven by the world’s best-selling brandy.
Earlier this year, Imperial Blue from Pernod Ricard was acquired.
“India’s whisky story is evolving faster than ever, with rising demand for premium and luxury expressions. (…) Seven Islands marks TI’s entry into this dynamic category, bringing together Indian craftsmanship and global expertise to create a whisky that is distinctly Indian yet globally competitive.”- Amit Dahanukar
Which whiskies are in Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky?
There’s no full transparency on the exact components of the blend, but the regions have been revealed. Two malts come from the foothills of the Himalayas and the Vindhya range in India, one from Speyside and one from the Lowlands in Scotland.
How does Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky taste?
Here are the tasting notes:
- Nose: Tropical fruit, dried nuts, and hints of French and American oak, alongside Indian spices.
- Palate: Dried fruit, gentle spices, and a wisp of smoke.
- Finish: Long, smooth, and warming, with lingering notes of oak, spice, and dried fruit.
The whisky is bottled at 42.8% ABV. The price is 5,200 Indian rupees, which converts to just over 50 euros.
Want to learn more about Indian whiskies? Check out our section.
FAQ
- What makes Tilaknagar important in the whisky and brandy world?
Tilaknagar Industries is a major Indian producer best known for its brandies and also makes several whisky labels.
- Which drinks are Tilaknagar Industries best known for?
Brands like Mansion House Brandy and Courrier Napoleon Brandy are their biggest successes, alongside a range of affordable Indian whiskies.
- Is Tilaknagar whisky comparable to Scotch or Irish whiskey?
Not exactly. Tilaknagar whiskies are typically more approachable, lighter in style, and tailored to the Indian market.
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LATEST COMMENTS
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your response and for sharing the video. Unfortunately, the evidence you referred to consists only of two people talking about the whisky, without any explanation or identification. We have not spoken to the individuals in the video ourselves, nor can we verify who they are. We describe it as a Chinese whisky because it is released by a Chinese distillery. As you mentioned, the distillery has chosen to label the product as “pure malt” instead of “Chinese whisky.” Based on that, we do not believe they are doing anything illegal.M0nkey16-11-2025
- So - you have the proof......where's your write up?Yvonne16-11-2025
- You are absolutely right. Luckily that doesn't matter for the taste of the whisky. Have you tried it yet?M0nkey05-11-2025
- Guess what? Finland is not part of Scandinavia.Gray105-11-2025
- Throw in the towel? You mean restructure to compete and win in a challenging industry environment.WestwardFounder21-10-2025
- There is nothing legally to prevent the English whisky GI from coming into force, it complies with all the relevant laws and the single malt definition follows the precedent of Welsh whisky and US whiskyChefBear15-10-2025
- Three emails sent (two with videos, linked to a Google Drive Share). 1. The original video. 2. The video with subtitles as it was shared on YouTube 3. Screen grab of the YouTube channel where the video was blocked due to Pernod Ricard lobbying. The story was covered on Drinks Intel at the time - link here - https://drinks-intel.com/subscriber-news/pernod-ricards-the-chuan-pure-malt-whisky-not-sourced-solely-from-china-global-drinks-intel-exclusive/Yvonne10-10-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your interesting comment. Could you share your copy with us, so we can adjust our item accordingly? Mail us at [email protected]. Thank you in advance.M0nkey09-10-2025
- Let's keep this factually correct. Pernod Ricard DID NOT release a Chinese whisky. Their first output from The Chuan (the name of the distillery in Sichuan, China) wasn't fit for bottling. What they actually bottled was imported Scotch whisky. This is why the product is called "PURE MALT" and not "Chinese Whisky" - because Pure Malt is not a regulated term - this is not a secret. This was exposed about a week after they released it. There were even videos about their own staff on site admitting it was made from imported whisky - which Pernod Ricard got the lawyers onto to get the video pulled. I've got a copy if you want it.Yvonne09-10-2025
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