South Seas Distilleries launches two exquisite Mahura expressions –
Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection – a commemorative release of 102 bottles that is the world’s first-ever rare, matured Mahura spirit
Six Brothers Small Batch (Original) – a small batch variant that is double distilled and platinum filtered that honours South Seas’ century-long distilling legacy
NOTE: Mahura is also known as Mhowra, Mahuva, Mahua, Mohua, etc., based on its geographic location in India.
Mumbai, September 20, 2024: South Seas Distilleries, with a family legacy dating back to 1922, proudly launches two exquisite Mahura expressions – Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection and Six Brothers Small Batch (Original). This marks a groundbreaking milestone in India’s spirits industry as the world’s first-ever matured Mahura spirit, crafted with a century of family expertise and refined through double distillation in India’s largest copper pot stills – a sophisticated approach for this heritage category. These are the same copper pot stills in which India’s oldest luxury Single Malts are distilled.
South Seas brings a new type of innovation into the Indian Heritage Spirits category with Six Brothers. The original nectar of the Gods, Six Brothers, represents India’s first luxury spirit made entirely from Mahura flowers, paying homage to the family’s heritage as the oldest and largest Mahura distillers. The commemorative edition of the 1922 Resurrection, with only 102 bottles, honours the vision of the Chinoy family’s ancestors. These six brothers first perfected Mahura distillation for the royal families in the early 20th century.
Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection – The World’s Oldest Matured Mahura Spirit
This limited release, uniquely aged in oak casks for decades, showcases the world’s oldest matured Mahura spirit. Only 102 bottles are available to commemorate the years since the family’s distilling journey began. Born in India’s largest Single Malt maturation warehouse, 1922 Resurrection amalgamates legacy with modern luxury, and each bottle is a tribute to a craft perfected across four generations of the family. Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection is priced at INR 1,02,000 by allocation only. Size: 750 ml; ABV: 40%
Six Brothers Small Batch (Original) – India’s First Luxury Heritage Spirit
A refined small-batch variant, Six Brothers Small Batch is double-distilled in copper pot stills and platinum-filtered to achieve a crisp, balanced texture. This modern luxury spirit showcases the Mahura flower’s unique potential, setting a new benchmark in India’s spirits landscape. Presented in a bottle adorned with six pairs of eyes at the base, the design pays tribute to the century-old craft and legacy of the brothers. The spirit offers a sweet, earthy nose of dried fruits, a silky palate with savoury notes and a clean, spicy finish. Six Brothers Small Batch is available in Maharashtra at INR 2,492. Size: 750 ml; ABV: 40%. Availability: in all leading retail outlets in Mumbai. Six Brothers Small Batch will soon be available across Maharashtra, Goa and Haryana.
“Many countries are known for their spirits, which are unique to their geography and culture and consumed worldwide. With Six Brothers, we want to showcase Indian exceptionalism and bring forward India’s own luxury heritage spirit that will make a mark on the global arena. With our family’s history, legacy, and craftsmanship, we can ensure Mahura can proudly stand on its own among world spirits,” says Rupi Chinoy, Creative Director at South Seas Distilleries.
Hamavand Chinoy, Director of South Seas Distilleries, added, “Our connection with the Mahura flower spans over a century. Six Brothers is more than a spirit; it’s a tribute to the craft my great-grandfather and his brothers began in 1922. This launch offers a taste of India’s heritage, bottled for today’s luxury connoisseurs while showcasing the true potential of this unique Indian floral spirit.”
About Mahura:
Based on its geographic location in India, Mahura is also known as Mhowra, Mahuva, Mahua, etc. The Mahura flower, native to India, blooms in spring and is cherished for its sweet, fragrant nectar. The Mhowra Act of 1892 prohibited the collection of Mahura flowers and the production of this flower-based spirit during the colonial period. Reviving and resurrecting this heritage spirit category by South Seas Distilleries has been a journey through four generations.
Six Brothers – Design
Each bottle features six pairs of eyes at the bottom, symbolising the brand’s mission to revive the heritage spirit. The all-seeing ‘Eye’ on the stopper represents the six brothers’ united vision to introduce an Indian spirit to the world. The tiger on the label and claw marks on the base represent the founders’ resilience and the guardianship of the forests where the Mahura flower grows. With a vintage aesthetic, the ribbed glass bottle is complemented by an elegant off-white and deep blue colour scheme.
Six Brothers Small Batch (Original) – Tasting Notes
- Nose: Sweet earthy aroma with dried hay, fresh green figs, dried apricots, raisins, prunes, black pepper, and a hint of dried ginger, finishing with a whisper of umami mushrooms.
- Aroma: Petrichor, wet grass, and musk.
- Palate: An intensely sweet beginning meets light savoury notes, salinity, dried fruits, and grassy flavours, ending with a peppery tingle.
- Texture: Silky smooth entry with a gentle heat and dry finish.
- Finish: Clean, spicy medium finish with sweet raisin and hay, highlighting the Mahura flower.
About South Seas Distilleries: Founded in 1984 in the pristine coastal region of Maharashtra, India, South Seas Distilleries is one of India’s oldest malt distilleries. With over a century of expertise in distilling spirits, the family crafts distinctive Single Malts and luxury Mahura spirits, blending innovation with tradition. After years of supporting the world’s biggest brands with luxury spirits, they chose to enter the consumer market in 2023 with Crazy Cock, a curated line of luxury Single Malts from their private collection of rare casks, followed by Six Brothers Mahura, India’s first luxury heritage spirit. These launches mark their shift from crafting experiences for refined businesses to those for discerning connoisseurs. Spirits crafted at South Seas Distilleries are a culmination of distillation skills honed across four generations. Further information can be found on their website – https://www.sixbrothers.com/ and https://www.southseasdistilleries.com/.