Hudka, India’s First Himalayan Vodka, brings the crisp soul of the mountains to the glass. Crafted from pristine Himalayan Spring water and local sativa rice, Hudka is more than a spirit—it’s a tribute to the rhythm of life in the hills. Its name is drawn from the Hudka drum, played by the Hurkiyas—the wandering storytellers of Kumaon—who preserved memory and culture through song.
A Distillery Rooted in Himalayan Terroir
Himmaleh Spirits, the family-run craft distillery behind Hudka, has carved a distinctive identity in India’s spirits landscape. Located in the foothills of Kumaon, the distillery is known for its farm-to-bottle ethos and deep Himalayan roots.
With celebrated offerings such as Kumaon & I gin, Neoli rum and Bandarful cold brew coffee liqueur, Himmaleh has consistently championed terroir-forward, additive-free spirits made using traditional copper pot stills and local ingredients. With Hudka, the distillery introduces its boldest expression yet—a vodka with origin, craft, and cultural resonance at its core.
Redefining Craft Vodka in India
“India’s vodka market touched US $1.26 billion in 2024 and continues to grow at a projected 7.8% CAGR through 2030. Yet, despite the scale, true craft vodkas are rare,” says Ansh Khanna, Co-Founder, Himmaleh Spirits. “With Hudka, we’re placing India—and specifically the Himalayas—on the global vodka map. It’s not just about entering the market, but about defining a category shaped by place, purity, and precision.”
A Design That Resonates with Culture
Hudka is a vodka with a voice. Named after the traditional Kumaoni drum, it vibrates with ancestral rhythm and contemporary spirit. In that same spirit, the label design carries the waveform of an original Hudka rhythm, transforming oral tradition into visual form. It doesn’t just depict the sounds of stills or streams—but rather echoes the deep pulse of the land, now bottled and distilled into a new kind of story. An homage to the music, echoing through the mountains for generations, its design reflects authenticity, artistry, and aspiration.
Distilled with Purpose and Precision
“A conversation between land, culture, and craft—our vodka is rooted deeply in Himalayan terroir.” adds Samarth Prasad, Co-Founder, Himmaleh Spirits. “It’s distilled in copper stills using local sativa rice and spring water, without additives. Each bottle invites discovery, what you taste is pure rhythm—clean, crisp, and alive with heritage. It’s not just a drink; it’s a distilled expression of the mountains themselves.”
