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Diwali is just around the corner, and it's time to light up your life with some amazing whisky! Yes, you read that right. What is a fun Diwali party with some booze? But we also know that whisky can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here are five pocket-friendly whisky picks for Diwali that are perfect for the festive season, all under INR 10,000.
Glendfiddich 12 Year Old is a single malt Scotch Whisky and is known as one of the world’s most awarded single malts. The whisky has an alcohol by volume (ABV) and is matured for 12 years in a combination of bourbon oak casks and Oloroso sherry. It has a very fresh fruitiness with subtle oak influence, making it perfect for drinking neat and also for cocktails. This whisky is known for offering flavors of pear, apple, honey, and creamy butterscotch with a smooth and mellow finish.
Cost In India: INR 6900 for 700 ml
Cost in Delhi: INR 3600 for 700 ml
Cost in Bangalore: INR 8300 for 700 ml
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Paul John is known to represent “The Great Indian Single Malt”. It is an award-winning Indian single malt whisky brand crafted in Goa. This whisky is made out of six-row barley sourced from various regions across the foothills of the Himalayas and Rajasthan. It is matured in imported Sherry and American casks. The whisky is known for its creamy palate, with toffee, oak, and chocolate. Paul John has a warm finish, which is layered with spiciness and sweetness.
Cost In India: INR 5000 for 750 ml
Cost in Delhi: INR 3200 for 750 ml
Cost in Bangalore: INR 5500 for 750 ml
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Amrut Fusion is one of the most renowned whiskies across India and globally. It is produced in Amrut Distilleries in Bangalore and is made by blending 75% Indian unpeated barley with 25% peated barley imported from Scotland. The whisky is matured in ex-bourbon casks for about 6 to 9 months and bottled at 50% ABV. With the taste of peach, ripe mango, vanilla, and brown sugar, it offers a rich and creamy mouthfeel, making it the perfect Diwali gifting option.
Cost In India: INR 5500 for 750 ml
Cost in Delhi: INR 3600 for 750 ml
Cost in Bangalore: INR 3580 for 750 ml
Indri Trini is a premium Indian single malt whisky, which is made from six-row barley grown in Rajasthan. It is known for its triple cask maturation, which is the reason behind the drink offering a layered flavor profile. The whisky is bottled at 46% ABV with a flavor profile that offers the taste of caramelized nuts, apricot, orange peel, dark chocolate, creamy notes, and light spice. With a refined and complex flavor profile, it is the best budget whisky to try this Diwali or even for gifting.
Cost In India: INR 5400 for 750ml
Cost in Delhi: INR 3200 for 750 ml
Cost in Bangalore: INR 3560 for 750 ml
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D'Yavol Blended Malt Scotch is a premium blended malt whisky launched by Aryan Khan with his partners. It is a blend of single malts that are sourced from various places like Speyside, Lowland, Highland, and the Islands. The whisky is velvety and full-bodied, offering flavors of dried fruits, butterscotch, and rich toffee. It has a very smooth finish, which is spicy and warm, and is bottled at 47.1% ABV. This whisky has a complex flavor profile, making it perfect for people who are seeking layers and depth in the drink.
Cost In India: INR 9000 for 750 ml
Cost in Delhi: INR 6300 for 750 ml
Cost in Bangalore: INR 7995 for 750 ml
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Diwali is all about traditions, celebrations, and gifts, so this Diwali, if you wish to gift your loved ones some whisky in budget, this list will surely help you! And if not gifting, you can for sure buy any of these for your cocktail party! So, which one are you getting?
