HBI Staff | Hyderabad 
Himmaleh Spirits announces the launch of Bandarful, an artisanal cold-brew coffee liqueur that’s all about wild adventures, lively spirits, and a tribute to our long-tailed Langur friends from the heart of Kumaon. After the resounding success of its inaugural product, Kumaon & I, India’s first Provincial Dry Gin, the distillery is paving its path towards breaking the norms of Indian alco-bev industry.
Fully brewed (for over 22 hours) and blended in-house, Bandarful takes you on an endearing and adventurous journey across Kumaon’s grain fields, to Chikmagalur’s coffee estates, and fruit trees, crafting a cold brew coffee liqueur that’s as versatile as the mischievous simian that inspired it. Made with hyperlocal rice, Himalayan spring water, and medium dark single estate Arabica coffee beans from the foothills of western ghats, every bottle is a wild celebration of India’s diverse terroir.
The story begins with our chief of staff in Kumaon, the jovial local Langur swinging from treetops, traveling with his rapturous cousins to distant terrains to pick the robust and sweet coffee cherries that land in our bottles. Not just a liqueur but also a barrel of limitless fun, Bandarful is a tribute to its origins and the community that made it possible. And our endearing long-tailed chatterbox chieftain, an indispensable part of the local Kumaoni life, innocently takes full credit for creation of Bandarful, making it India’s first branch-to-bottle spirit.
Speaking on the launch, Ansh Khanna, Co-Founder of Himmaleh Spirits, said “Bandarful is a journey that captures the untamed essence of the country. With coffee culture fast becoming a big and serious affair, Bandarful stands out as an exquisite blend of high-quality coffee and spirit, making it an ideal choice for both coffee aficionados and alco-bev connoisseurs. With every sip, we’re breaking free from the ordinary, and inviting you to swing into a world where life’s too short for boring drinks. Cheers to fun, cheers to Bandarful!”
“Bandarful is our ode to endless joy and celebrations! It’s crafted with the choicest coffee beans, a dash of Himalayan flair and a recipe so hush-hush that it’s tucked away in the midst of treetops. This artisanal coffee liqueur is a testament to Himmaleh’s commitment to introduce and innovate high-quality products using only the finest local ingredients sourced sustainably. We want you to get ready for an adventure as we turn sips into stories” added Samarth Prasad, Co-Founder Himmaleh Spirits.
Packed in a flint-clear glass bottle with a bar-top neck finish, spotting Bandarful on the shelf is as easy as spotting a monkey in the jungle – unmistakable and full of character. Whether enjoyed on the rocks or neat, shaken up in a cocktail, savored as a dessert or sipped as a digestif, Bandarful is a caffeine party for your palette with wildly expressive and vivid flavors.
