Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt Whisky has launched Madhuca – The Heritage Editions, a new range finished in Mahura casks. The whiskies are produced at South Seas Distilleries in Dahanu, Maharashtra.
The range uses oak casks that were previously seasoned with Mahua flower spirit. This finishing method introduces flavours derived from Mahua, a flower traditionally used in distillation across parts of India. South Seas Distilleries has produced Mahua flower spirit commercially and applies it here to season casks used for whisky maturation.
South Seas Distilleries has been operational for over a century and has worked with malt whisky for several decades. The distillery uses copper pot stills and matures whisky in tropical conditions, which influence ageing and flavour development. The Madhuca expressions were developed through controlled cask selection and finishing at the distillery.
Madhuca – The Heritage Editions consists of three expressions, each matured in oak casks and finished in Mahura-seasoned barrels. The whiskies share a profile shaped by floral notes, moderate sweetness and spice, with individual variations between expressions. The range is intended for both neat consumption and cocktail use.
The bottle design uses saffron, blue and green colour elements referencing the Indian flag. In addition to the whisky range, a limited release of matured Mahua spirit has been issued, restricted to 102 bottles and priced at ₹1,02,000.
The Madhuca range will be available through select five-star hotels, premium clubs, duty-free outlets and retailers in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Goa. Madhuca I will be sold exclusively via duty-free. Madhuca II is priced between ₹4,750 and ₹4,850, while Madhuca III is priced between ₹3,590 and ₹3,680.
