Women are from Venus, and men are from Mars goes the myth; Vodka is for the vixens and Whiskey is for the wolves. Whiskey is that sweet nectar of Zeus which leaves a trail of burning fire down your throat, inciting a feeling similar to that of a parched man yearning for a mere drop of water. Now, wait before you reach for that bottle. Drinking whiskey is no joke, bro. You need to choose wisely or you will end up with a mediocre drink which sounds similar to McDonald’s. However, there are some hidden treasures around the world, and we’re more than happy to bring them to you…
Bookers: Fiery on the palate and the throat, Bookers is like Harry Potter for us Bourbon nerds. It has this peculiar wooden and leathery taste mixed with a distinct taste of caramel, and like a cherry on top of the cake, it isn’t even heavy on the pocket! With its slick and suave bottle released in 1992, it has the highest alcohol content of all among the Jim Beam franchise, costing approximately INR 3345 ($52). Fetch that bottle for me will ya?
Larceny: If sweets and desserts are your thing, you are missing out on Larceny. Larceny is that type of whiskey which will make your taste buds tingle with its spicy yet sweet, and subtle yet rough texture. Its name originating from John E Fitzgerald, whose fascination with keys is quite visible on the packaging, is straight up Kentucky bourbon which is highly undervalued and underrated like our skills, of course. Smoother than regular Bourbon, Larceny is a good blend of spice, oak, cherries, corn and some good old ‘maltiness’ at the price of approximately INR 1610 ($25).
2 Gingers: Irish men, Irish accent and Irish whiskey are the bomb! If you are looking for Irish whiskey, ditch that bottle of Jameson and pick up 2 Gingers for only INR 1995 ($31). Ditching the heaviness of traditional Irish whiskey, 2 Gingers is smoother texture with fruity notes, making it a perfect fit of concoction for cocktails on a summer’s day. What’s better than putting your feet out and relaxing over a good glass of Irish whiskey?
Barrelhound: If its your first whiskey drink, we recommend Barrelhound to be your choice of poison. Best for first timers in the world of scotch, this will appeal to your inner drunkard. Produced by Chivas Brothers, this blended scotch is an aged beauty which you’ll find in NY or Washington for approximately $30 (INR 1930). Smoother and easier to drink, Barrelhound will welcome you to the world of whiskies with open arms.
Crown Royal: Mooting it the ‘Whiskey of the Year’ in his whiskey bible of 2016, Jim Murray created quite the controversy with Crown Royal. Crown Royal is a Canadian whiskey which is a medium bodied, easy on the palate, and a spicy and sweet pour of glass. Neat is the way to go when it comes to Crown Royal, which comes in a fancy as fuck wide bottle with a crown like cap. It costs only INR 1480 ($23). Get your chakna and start sipping?
Old Grand Dad 114: Most underrated of all beauties, Old Grand Dad 114 is the bad boy; on second thought, the grand dad of whiskey! You know how it goes with alcohol, it gets better with every passing year. OGD 114 is scarcely available and packs a mean punch of cinnamon, brown sugar and rye on the first sip, followed along a subtle hint of orange peel and spice. Fruity in taste, its firmness and full body ensures that it receives your undivided attention at only INR 1610 ($25).
