Whisky
Popular Whiskies & Best Whisky Brands in India
There’s no doubt that Indians have an unmatched love for whisky. Be it a bottle of economically priced whisky, or a fine bottle of luxurious scotch whisky, both are equally sought after. The sheer number of whisky brands available in India is a testament to the country’s love for this golden nectar. Popular Whiskies & Best Whisky Brands in India
There’s no doubt that Indians have an unmatched love for whisky. Be it a bottle of economically priced whisky, or a fine bottle of luxurious scotch whisky, both are equally sought after. The sheer number of whisky brands available in India is a testament to the country’s love for this golden nectar.
There are many economical choices for whisky brands such as Royal Challenge, Officers Choice, Bagpiper, Original Choice, and Director’s Special. Then there are ones that slowly group the scale such as Imperial blue, Blenders Pride, McDowell’s Signature, etc. Here are the best brands of whisky in India in 2022.
Imperial Blue Whisky
Imperial Blue is a unique blend of scotch malts and Indian grain whisky. This whisky brand is owned by the company Pernod Ricard. It is one of the best-selling whiskeys in India and the third-largest-selling whisky in the world. The smooth taste of the Imperial Blue whisky has made it the crowd favorite of the whisky market.
Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Whisky
The Blenders Pride Reserve Collection is one of the most premium whiskies in the country. Finest scotch malts are blended with the best Indian grain spirits and aged in oak barrels using the Solera Process of maturation.
The Blenders Pride Reserve Collection has subtle notes of vanilla, honey, and fruits. The smoky, fruity flavor profile has a rich, creamy, and warm finish.
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
As India’s first single malt whisky, Amrut has managed to make its place in the international whisky market as one of the finest whiskies in the world. The signature fruit, honey, and spice flavor combination has certainly garnered numerous fans all over the world. This Indian whisky is manufactured by Amrut Distilleries. Amrut is an Indian single malt whisky. This Indian whisky is sold in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Singapore, etc.
Antiquity Blue Whisky
What makes Antiquity Blue stand out from the rest of the best whisky brands in India is the fact that it is a blend of Scottish grain whiskies rather than Scottish malts and Indian grain whisky brands. This makes the Antiquity Blue a smooth blend, perfect to be had with some water, soda, or ice. Launched in 1992, this whisky has numerous ardent lovers.
Paul John Brilliance Whisky
This is yet another Indian single malt whisky. This whisky produced at the John distilleries which have been previously producing economical whisky options such as Original Choice. Its fine taste and high quality have made it one of the best-selling whisky brands despite its recent release in 2013.
McDowell’s Signature Whisky
Royal Stag Barrel Select Whisky
Royal stag has always been the pioneer in the Indian whisky market. Their unmatched quality and finesse have only been strengthened with the release of the Royal Stag Barrel Select in 2011. Scottish malts and Indian grain whisky brands are blended together and aged in handpicked oak barrels to produce crisp whiskys.
Jameson Irish Whisky
Jameson is one of the most versatile whisky brands in the world. One of Ireland’s most popular exports, the Jameson Irish Whisky is great to be had neat, with soda, on the rocks or mixed in with cocktails. This fine grain whisky is widely appreciated by whisky lovers and mixologists alike.The Jameson Irish whisky is made using both malted and unmalted barley, fine grain whisky and distilled thrice. To be called an Irish whisky, it has to be aged for at least three years on the island of Ireland.
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