Appayies Limited (“the Company”) is the creator of a distinctive brand of spirits, prepared to a proprietary recipe influenced by traditional South Indian spice liquors from the Western Ghats.
Our mission is to reimagine the spice liquors of South India for the UK market. The Company's core product now is “Otta Kombann”, and plans to expand to a liquor line that adapts the distinct flavours of South Indian spices to the palates of UK consumers. The Company's products aim to deliver the rich Indian spice heritage in a contemporary, quality-compliant format.
The Company's long-term procurement strategy will focus on ethical direct sourcing of spice ingredients from South Indian producers. The aim is to prioritise organic, sustainable, environmentally-conscious ingredients to support local economies. The production process is intended to respect traditional distillation techniques while incorporating modern efficiencies. The Company eventually plans to develop initiatives for community engagement in the Western Ghats, aligning with the commitment to ethical practices.
Binu Mani
Director
Ottakombann "Naadan Vaatte" (Local Brew) is inspired by the traditional brew with rich ingredients from the tropical rainforests of the Indian Western Ghats, The once spice capital of the world. Malabar is the Land of monsoons and is located in the western part of the peninsula of India, Between the Western Ghats mountains and the Arabian sea.
This naturally fermented liquor is infused with the zesty, luxurious fruity and floral aromas of Ayurveda herbs and spices, expertly combined with a distinctive infusion of Indian Gooseberry. The ideal culinary companion for this beverage is meat & fish dishes.