With 2025 about to bid farewell, you must be either planning to host or attend a New Year Party, isn’t it? If you’re looking to either gift someone a bottle of international spirits or planning to buy for your house party, we have a list of the best international spirits under INR 7,000 worth buying for New Year 2026 party scenes! Time to lift your party spirits, pun intended!
Note: Pricing is for Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: INR 6,500 for 700 ml
Spirit: Gin
This imported gin comes straight from the Land of the Rising Sun – Japan. The Akori Gin Cherry Blossom comes adorned in a transparent bottle with cherry blossoms designed on the bottle. The pale pink hue of the gin adds to the beauty of the bottle. In terms of taste, the gin is made from a rice-based spirit, with its main botanicals including cherry blossom, ginger, and citrus. On the nose it is slightly spicy with soft juniper and floral notes. On the palate, it is rich and balanced with a pleasant taste of cherry blossom, fruits, and various spices.
Price: INR 4,750 for 750 ml
Spirit: Wine
The Chateau Coucheroy Pessac Leognan Rogue is an easy-going red wine with a smooth and fruity flavor. It displays the elegance and finesse typical of wines from this region of Bordeaux Graves. The wine has a deep garnet red color with a complex nose. As you swirl the glass, you’ll be met with a delicious array of red fruit, tobacco, and vanilla aromas with a touch of spice. The wine becomes full-bodied mid palate with smooth tannins, culminating in a perfectly round finish. The imported wine is perfect as a thoughtful gift for your loved ones, and that too, under INR 7,000!
Price: INR 4,000 for 750 ml
Spirit: Scotch whisky
Next on our list of the best international spirits under INR 7,000 worth buying for New Year 2026, we have Ballantine’s 12 Years Old. The globally renowned whisky is rich, smooth, and complex, blended from specially selected single malt and grain whiskies. The result? A smooth, rounded blend with a perfect balance of honey, oak, fruit, spice, and a soothing finish. If you’re planning a gift for someone who loves imported whiskies, this is definitely a strong contender to consider!
Price: INR 4,000 for 750 ml
Spirit: Gin
While Japanese gin definitely deserves praises, the London Dry style of gin is also quite gift-worthy. Take the Portobello Road No. 171 Gin for example! This imported gin is an old-style London Dry Gin, containing traditional botanicals and spices. The gin contains a generous amount of juniper, with the mid-palate having a fresh citrus character thanks to lemon. It also contains bitter orange and coriander notes. The gin has a smooth finish that is sweet and peppery.
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5. Ozeki Daiginjo Sake Ozakaya Chobei
Price: INR 7,000 for 700 ml
Spirit: Sake
Swiftly moving from gin to sake, we have a premium, imported sake in the form of Ozeki Daiginjo Sake Ozakaya Chobei. The Japanese sake is named in honor of Ozeki’s founder: Ozakaya Chobei. The ‘Daiginjo’ in the sake refers to the premium grade sake that is made using highly polished rice. The sake opens with delicate fruity aromas, has a complex palate, and contains a silky smooth texture. Raise a toast to the New Year as you pour this premium sake for your loved ones!
Price: INR 3,990 for 750 ml
Spirit: Tequila
Dos Flamos’s tequila range stems from ancient Mexican folklore. The tequila is produced in Jalisco in Mexico for over half a century using the finest agave and old distillation traditions. The tequila has a light and refreshing aroma with fruity and vegetal notes. With distinct notes of agave as well, the citrus fruit and cut grass play effortlessly on your palate. The tequila is perfect for parties and celebrations as well as a thoughtful gift for your loved ones.
Price: INR 6,000 for 750 ml
Spirit: Whisky
The Singleton Glendullan 12-year-old whisky is produced in distinct onion-shaped copper stills. This produces a delicate spirit with a characteristic green apple profile. The whisky has a fresh, light, and clean nose, with a fresh fruitiness and soft fragrant notes. On the palate, it is easy to drink, initially spicy and then soft and sweet. The whisky is fruity, citrusy, containing hints of vanilla, raisin, and honey. It leaves you with a short, creamy, and smooth finish, leaving you wanting for more!
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Price: INR 5,500 for 750 ml
Spirit: Gin
Next, we have a delicious Irish gin made with juniper, angelica roots, orris, caraway, cardamom, star anise, and so many other botanicals. The gin also contains vapor infused oriental lemon and lime, fresh grapefruit, and gunpowder tea. The result is a fresh, herbal, and citrus-heavy aroma with notes of green tea and star anise. Grapefruit dominates the palate, followed by juniper, and then tea. The gin leaves with a herbal, comforting, and warm finish with notes of anise, cardamom, and coriander.
Price: INR 4,990 for 700 ml
Spirit: Rum
Next on our list of the ‘best alcohol for New Year’s gifting in India’, we have a spiced rum that is crafted using authentic Caribbean tradition. The rum uses a blend of Guyanan Rum and exotic fruits and spices. The result is a rum that bursts with notes of vanilla and sweet spice. The Bush Original Spiced Rum is perfect not only as a heartwarming gift but also for a cozy, intimate celebration with your loved ones.
Price: INR 5,999 for 750 ml
Spirit: Sparkling wine
For our last entry in the ‘best alcohol for New Year’s gifting in India’ guide, we have a sparkling wine straight from the Entre-deux-Mers region in Bordeaux, France. The grapes used in this wine are handpicked by experts before being used in wine-making. The wine is aged for at least twelve months, before being served with a fresh and delicate effervescence. It has a light golden color and a nose of white flowers, promising a floral aroma. The palate is full-bodied with a finish that offers a subtle almond flavor. When are you wrapping it in a beautiful gift hamper for a special someone?
Here we reach the end of the listicle covering ‘10 International spirits under INR 7,000 worth buying for New Year 2026 Party. We’ve covered a range of spirits, from gin and rum to wine and whisky. This New Year 2026, it’s time to express your gratitude and love to your loved ones by presenting them with a gift that becomes a part of their celebrations. Which one of these spirit bottles are you planning to add to your gifting list?
