Just when you’re strolling through the airport and come across a duty-free alcohol store, you might end up in a dilemma. Suddenly you might get this urge to stock up your personal bar or wrap a beautiful gift for someone special. You might not have planned it beforehand, but there’s definitely a different kind of joy in gifting someone an exquisite Christmas gift in the form of an alcohol bottle. And when it's duty-free, it’s just one more reason to listen to your heart and go shopping! So here are 7 airport duty-free alcohol bottles that are worth picking up from duty-free stores this Christmas.
Price: INR 7,990 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 7,100 - Bengaluru Duty Free; INR 7,371 - Mumbai Duty Free
Spirit: Single malt whisky
Alcohol by volume: 46%
If you love collecting limited edition collectibles or travel exclusives, the Indri Games of Thrones (GOT) House of Black is one of the best bottles to add to your collection. It is inspired by the House of Dragon from the popular show, making it perfect for collecting or gifting it to a fan of GOT. The whisky presents a coastal, flinty minerality on the nose, with mild woody aroma and caramel toffee accompanying it. The palate is complex, featuring charred, delicate smoky notes, soft butter, and a long-lasting finish. The finish is slightly bitter but evolves into creamy overtones of eucalyptus, orange blossom honey, oak spice, and more.
Price: INR 31,190 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 26,991 - Mumbai Duty Free
Spirit: Cognac
Alcohol by volume: 40%
Hennessy XO is a French cognac that was first created in 1870, making it one of the oldest cognacs in the market today. It is aged for at least 30 years and consists of over 100 eaux de vie (colorless fruit brandy) from different regions within the French Cognac region. The flavor profile is intense, including notes of dried fruits and hints of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. The flavor is balanced by subtle aromas of jasmine and rose petals and the cognac has a smooth, silky finish perfect for your after-dinner drinks during Christmas.
Price: INR 21,290 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 19,500 - Bengaluru Duty Free; INR 18,081 - Mumbai Duty Free
Spirit: Tequila
Alcohol by volume: 40%
PATRÓN remains one of the world’s most reputed tequila brands, having its roots in Mexico. The El Alto expression is created using the traditional Tahona method that is extremely time-intensive. The process lends the tequila a smooth and sweet taste with subtle notes of figs, honey, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla. The expression is also aged in 11 types of barrels, including American oak and French oak ones. The PATRÓN El Alto is a great tequila for gifting this Christmas season, especially if you’re getting it from duty-free stores.
Price: INR 6,490 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 5,822 - Bengaluru Duty Free; INR 6,291 - Mumbai Duty Free
Spirit: Champagne
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
Champagne is the undisputed queen of festive celebrations, especially during Christmas. The Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial is the first and only champagne especially created to be enjoyed over ice. The champagne has tropical fruit aromas, with a palate that is sweet and refreshing. Best served on ice, preferably in a wide-bowled wine/cabernet-style glass, the champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir grapes along with grape varieties such as Meunier or Chardonnay. Hurry up and get your bottle of Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial champagne now as it is being sold at a discounted price. Such wine and champagne duty-free deals Christmas won’t be here for too long!
Price: INR 5,090 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 4,131 - Mumbai Duty Free
Spirit: Whisky
Alcohol by volume: 43%
This Japanese whisky is no less than a piece of art, mainly known for its craftsmanship, flavor, and use of traditional Japanese techniques. The Beam Suntory Toki Black is a blend that combines Hakushu peated and Hakushu grain, maintaining a rich and smokey character. The Toki has more than a century of craftsmanship seeped in each of its sips, promising a rooted and luxurious experience. On the nose, you get baked apple, oregano, and honeysuckle, with the palate consisting of butterscotch, clove, cinnamon, rosemary, and lavender. The finish is sweet, with white pepper, ginger, and a gentle lingering smokiness. If you are searching for a whisky gift that’s just somewhere under INR 5K, this is one of the best gifts to consider!
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Price: INR 2,690 to INR 3,090 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 2,430 to INR 2,871 - Mumbai Duty Free; INR 900 to INR 2,700 - Bengaluru Duty Free
Spirit: Liqueur
Alcohol by volume: 17%
Let’s be honest, liqueurs are severely underrated options when it comes to Christmas gifting! Which is why we’re including Baileys Irish Cream in our list of the Airport Duty-Free Alcohol Bottles Worth Picking Up This Christmas’ guide. After all, the joy of indulging in a bowl of ice-cream topped with a generous pour of Baileys is unlike anything else. Baileys has a range of different flavored liqueurs, including Tiramisu, Classic Irish Cream, Salted Caramel, Strawberries & Cream, and more. Did we just sort out your Christmas desserts plan?
Price: INR 5,290 - Delhi Duty Free; INR 4,671 - Mumbai Duty Free; INR 4,350 - Bengaluru Duty Free
Spirit: Gin
Alcohol by volume: 43%
For our last entry on this list, we have a gin, because how can a Christmas gifting list be complete without a gin? The Silent Pool Gin is a premium London dry gin that is made with 24 botanicals, including local lavender and chamomile. The gin is smooth, balanced, and distilled in small batches. Its Mediterranean Travel Exclusive expression is available for purchase at Bengaluru Duty Free, whereas the gin is available for purchase at both Mumbai and Delhi Duty Free stores.
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Did you take note of these amazing duty-free alcohol deals for Christmas gifting 2025? From gin and liqueur to whisky and champagne, Christmas gifting is not about the spirit, but about the spirit of joy and togetherness. Gift your loved ones one of these bottles and watch them turn to you with an endearing smile and a hug full of warmth and blessings.
