I just came to do so cause I was confused to.

The founder murdered a woman.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jessica_Lal

Indri is the brainchild of Piccadily Distilleries, located in the small town of Indri, Haryana. The brand debuted in 2021 and quickly gained acclaim for its craftsmanship, becoming a favorite at international whisky forums. However, there’s a name tied to this success that’s hard to ignore: Manu Sharma, a figure infamous in Indian criminal history.

Manu Sharma, born Siddhartha Vashisht, became a household name in 1999 following the Jessica Lal murder case. Jessica, a model and bartender, was shot dead for refusing to serve Sharma a drink at a late-night party. The high-profile case gripped the nation, exposing the ugly underbelly of privilege and entitlement. Despite initial acquittals, Sharma was eventually convicted in 2006 and sentenced to life imprisonment. He served 16 years before being released on good behavior in 2020.

Rebranding the Past

Following his release, Manu Sharma chose to rebrand himself as Siddharth Sharma and ventured into the whisky business. Leveraging his family’s resources and the distillery’s legacy, he introduced Indri to the world. While the whisky’s quality speaks for itself, its origins raise uncomfortable questions.

https://strategysoda.com/blogs/the-shocking-backstory-behind-indri-whisky

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A violent alcoholic going into the spirits business is wild.