Indians are bloody smart, okay? We are dedicated, creative, intelligent and hardworking; and basically know how to get shit done. So how can we be lagging behind when it comes to producing our absolute, ultimate love, Liquor? Read on to know more about India’s finest alcohol offerings…
Amrut: Let’s start from the obvious. Amrut is no less than a global favorite. With around 11 kick-ass whiskey flavors to offer, Amrut has been ranked as the third best Whiskey in the entire fucking world. The label hailing from Bangalore (Not Just IT, our ‘it’ thing too come from here, eh) was launched only in 2004 and has become the shizzz in no time. And the name is so apt – Amrut. This is probably the kind of stuff God and Satan would fight about.
Kingfisher: Yeah yeah, we all have seen a gazillion memes to understand the kind of Asshollery that the Big Daddy of this brand has been indulging in (you will have to be living under a rock otherwise), but this beer is a true beau. It’s an absolute blessing for all amateurs and beginners out there, and is also ranked as the 17th best beer choice in the world. Currently, the liquor giant Heineken owns a large portion of Kingfisher, and that certainly is something!
Soul Tree Wine:Â The Nasik-produced wine stunner, Soul Tree has won medals at international alcohol championships and we can’t be more proud. That’s like the Oscar for liquor, guys! But, but, the rose, red and white beauties are only available in UK currently. Guess where we’re backpacking first when we have money?
Paul John: Yeast, barley and water can be used in several ways – To make freaking rotis, or to make liquid gold. Well, guess who won the Liquid Gold award by Murray’s Whiskey Bible? Paul John Single malt from the Goa based John distilleries, hell yeah! Launched in 2012, this sexy beast is currently conquering continents and giving a tough competition to Amrut. We ain’t complaining.
Desmondji: See, anything with ‘Ji’ has to be Indian (Except for the TV actress Taraji, what’s up with that?), and ‘Ji’ is a way of indicating respect. In that case Desmondji, hands down, deserves to end with a ‘Ji’. This Goan based Tequila killer offers five varieties, and is a top-shelf choice from 2011. You know what makes it fuck awesome? You can get it in all Indian metros. That’s right, bitches, we have a kick-ass tequila global brand from our very own la la land of liquor.
Wild Tiger: You’d be surprised to see how this wild, sophisticated thing can give you a smooooth finish. No, I am not talking about porn, you perv. I am here to talk about a $20 bottle premium rum that India just blessed the world with, Wild Tiger. Made from sugarcane juices and molasses stores in former-bourbon casks (isn’t that bloody amaze-balls?), this is our answer to all those who call Rum, crude. Also, how sexy is the striped velvet packaging and tooth bag!
Thank you, brands. You do us proud.
