13.11.2025
Himalayan Distillery Limited launches Shlok Premium Himalayan Whisky

Himalayan Distillery Limited launches Shlok Premium Himalayan Whisky
New regional release from a long-standing Nepalese distiller
A concise look at the bottle, provenance and market
News from Kathmandu: Himalayan Distillery Limited — founded in 1985 and best known for local spirits and two low-ABV blends (listed at 34.32% and 35.23% ABV with no stated age) — has introduced the Shlok Premium Himalayan Whisky, bottled at 42.8% ABV. The distillery describes the spirit as a “Premium Himalayan Whisky” (not labeled a single malt) and says the product was the result of a five-year development process — whether that denotes five years of maturation is left unclear. The company also reports that it evaluated more than 400 samples before finalising the release. Distribution appears focused on Nepal and neighbouring North India, making this a regionally limited edition that will interest whisky collectors and regional enthusiasts.
Design and presentation & maturation: the Shlok is presented in three sizes — 750 ml, 180 ml, and 90 ml — with prices converted to euros of €28, €7, and €3.50 respectively. According to the producer, the whisky was matured in charred American white oak casks; tasting descriptors provided by the distillery highlight vanilla, cinnamon and a hint of exotic spices, with subtle smoky aromas expected. No master blender quote was supplied in the information provided.
Tasting notes (as stated by the distillery)
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- A hint of exotic spices and subtle smoke
In conclusion, the Shlok Premium Himalayan Whisky is an intriguing regional release: modestly bottled at 42.8% ABV, matured in charred American white oak and curated after extensive sampling. For readers tracking emerging whisky regions, this release is a useful example of Himalayan-region production moving toward more clearly positioned, premium bottlings.
About the author
Spiritory Team
Spiritory is a team of dedicated Whisky, Rum and Spirits Enthusiast. Our passion for the product, craftmanship and art of producing the finest spirits in the world will be represented in every article we write on our blog-page. Our goal is to produce content which is interesting to read and for a broad base of consumers, enthusiasts, investors and collectors.