Piccadilly Distilleries has now entered the vodka segment with Cashmir Craft Vodka. This premium small-batch vodka takes inspiration from Kashmir and sets itself apart with its unique base ingredient—Sona Moti Wheat, also known as the Golden Pearl.
Price & Availability
Cashmir Vodka is priced at ₹1,800 in Goa for a 750 ml bottle, with an ABV of 42.8%. It is currently available across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Daman, and Uttar Pradesh.
How It’s Made
Sona Moti Wheat, used in Cashmir Vodka, is believed to have been rediscovered after nearly 2,000 years. With its rich golden grains, this wheat has deep roots in Indian culinary heritage. Piccadilly revived it by cultivating and replanting over 200 acres, a process that took six years – post acquiring a handful of grains from a farmer based in Punjab.
Produced in small batches, Cashmir Vodka uses pristine water from Kashmir. The spirit undergoes seven rounds of distillation followed by five stages of activated carbon filtering for purity and smoothness. To further refine the liquid, it is polished with mango wood charcoal to remove bitterness, and finally filtered through platinum, gold, and silver—giving it a silky and refined texture.
The vodka is curated by Master Blender Surrinder Kumar (the mind behind Indri-Trini and Camikara), the vodka is positioned as a premium contender in its category.
Packaging
In contrast to the often flashy vodka segment, Cashmir opts for elegance and subtlety. The label features a holographic window that, when viewed through, reveals a snow-capped mountain. Iconic Kashmiri motifs—flora, fauna, and even the Shikara—adorn the design in a soft golden hue.
The bottle also states clearly that this vodka is non-hybrid, 100% vegan, and contains no added sugar, making it transparent and consumer-conscious.
Nosing
- Clean and neutral nose
- Gentle grain sweetness from wheat
- Soft minerality
Tasting
- Smooth, elegant mouthfeel
- Subtle Vanilla sweetness with spicy bite and crisp dryness
- Refined texture
- Long, Medium finish with a silky character
Conclusion
So how is Cashmir Vodka?
At a price point of ₹1,800 – it competes with imported vodka brands while offering something distinctly Indian. Its story—the revival of Sona Moti Wheat, gives it authenticity and depth and for vodka lovers – it’s a spirit that can be tried once for sure.
