World Whisky Day: Best Whiskies & Whisky Cocktails To Try!

World Whisky Day is here, and if there were ever a perfect occasion to romanticize your whisky in a glass, it has to be this day! Falling on the third Saturday of May, i.e. on 16th May in 2026, the day is all about raising a toast to one of the most loved spirits in the world. And what better way to do so by acknowledging a few amazing whiskies and crafting delicious whisky cocktails? In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the best whiskies and unique whisky cocktails you must try on World Whisky Day!

World Whisky Day: 7 Best Whiskies To Try!

1. Chivas Regal Crystalgold

The Chivas Regal Crystalgold stands out for its clear appearance and luxuriously designed bottle. This unique whisky has notes of sweet apple pie on the nose, with the notes of red apple, pear, and warming spice on the palate. This whisky packs a punch, promising familiar flavors presented through an entirely different lens.

Price: INR 7,490 in Mumbai, INR 7,350 in Delhi for a 1 L pack

2. Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, the Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky is perfect for you. It stands out for its eye-catching rectangular framed bottle with a cartographic map of Mumbai’s original seven islands. As an Indo-Scottish blend, it combines four single malts hailing from the Himalayas and Vindhyas in India, and Scottish malts from Speyside and the Lowlands. It also won Gold at the London Spirits Competition 2026, making it the perfect sip as well as the perfect gift.

Price: INR 5,200 for 750 ml in Maharashtra

3. Jameson Triple Triple: Chestnut Edition

Jameson Irish Whiskey is a reputed name in the whisky industry, and this World Whisky Day, Jameson loyalists will be in for a treat with a special Jameson Triple Triple: Chestnut Edition. It has been crafted using Jameson’s iconic triple distillation process and matured in a combination of casks, including chestnut wood. 

The expression delivers a layered profile, with notes of toffee fudge, vanilla, hazelnut chocolate with hints of pear and green apple. In taste, it has hints of creamy fudge, vanilla, gentle nuttiness with soft wood spices. The special edition whisky ends with a smooth and lingering finish with balanced oak and chestnut warmth.

Price: INR 4,200 for 750 ml in Mumbai

4. D’YAVOL INCEPTION Blended Malt Whisky

This World Whisky Day, enjoy modern sophistication with the D’YAVOL INCEPTION Blended Malt Whisky. It is a pure blended malt Scotch whisky crafted for those who love depth, character, and complexity. It brings together eight distinct single malts from the Speyside, Highland, Lowland, and Island regions of Scotland. With the expression aged for up to 12 years, the whisky develops rich sherried sweetness and layered character. It is also non-chill filtered, preserving the whisky’s character, flavor, and texture.

5. Chivas 25

Next on our list of the best whiskies to try this World Cocktail Day is the Chivas 25. First launched in the early 1900s, Chivas 25 holds the distinction of being the world’s first luxury whisky. 

Every cask is hand-selected, and every batch crafted with precision, resulting in a whisky that feels both timeless and deeply indulgent. It has notes of sweet orange, peach, and marzipan with a rich palate of chocolate orange and fondant creaminess.

Price: INR 30,000 in Gurgaon; INR 36,000 in Mumbai

Also Read: Chivas Regal Welcomes Chivas Regal Crystalgold, The Brand’s Groundbreaking, First-Ever Clear Whisky

6. Dalwhinnie 15 YO

Dalwhinnie is a known name in the single malt Scotch whisky market. The Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old is one of the brand’s most loved expressions, and is known for its gentle, approachable character. It is aged in oak for 15 years, offering notes of heather honey, vanilla, pear, and a hint of smoke. It is light and has a warming finish that is ideal for an after-dinner dram.

Availability: Ospree Duty Free, previously Mumbai Duty Free

7. The Glenlivet 25-Year-Old

The Glenlivet 25-Year-Old is perfect for a slow and celebratory pour. It has a deep, silky & decadent expression that brings indulgent richness to the iconic smooth and fruity house style of The Glenlivet. It is crafted through a double-cask finishing process and has notes of chocolate ganache, plum jam and manuka honey. Complemented by aromas of fresh lemon zest, toasted cinnamon and orange blossom, the palate reveals flavors of sweet fig and blood orange alongside warming ginger, toasted oak and a hint of charred pineapple.

Price: Available on request

8. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old

The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old is matured predominantly in sherry seasoned European oak casks. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old is a richly complex single malt, showcasing intense depth and character of The Macallan’s sherry seasoned oak influence. it boasts of notes of dried fruits and sweet spice and has a distinct warmth and elegance, ending with a long finish of oak and warming ginger.

Price: Available on request

Whisky Cocktails To Try This World Whisky Day

1. Jodhpur Highball by Godawan Artisanal Single Malt

It is bright, it is tropical, and is built to battle the heat. The Jodhpur Highball by Godawan Artisanal Single Malt is vivid, with the Godawan 02 Cherry Cask anchoring the drink with its warm, fruited depth. Fresh basil adds an aromatic lift, lemon keeps it refreshing, and sparkling water ties it all together.

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Godawan 02 Cherry Cask
• 30 ml mango shrub
• 20 ml lemon
• 4 leaves of fresh basil
• Sparkling water to top 

Method: 

• Build all ingredients in a highball glass over ice. 
• Top with sparkling water and stir gently. 
• Garnish with a mango wedge.

Also Read: Godawan Artisanal Single Malt Whisky: At The Crossroads Of Conservation, Community, and Whisky-Making

2. Irish Coffee by Atelier V

An Irish Coffee is rich, decadent, and packs the robust punch of whisky. This Irish coffee brings together hot black coffee, brown sugar, and Irish whiskey, finished with a soft layer of lightly whipped cream. Served unstirred; it’s cool and creamy on top, and hot and bitter beneath, making it one of the best whisky cocktails to make this World Whisky Day!

Ingredients: 

120 ml hot black coffee

30 ml Irish whiskey 

1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar 

Lightly whipped cream (cold) to top 

Method:

• Warm the serving glass with hot water, then discard the water.  
• Add brown sugar and hot coffee to the glass, stirring until the sugar dissolves.  
• Pour in the Irish whiskey and stir gently once.  
• Using the back of a spoon, carefully float lightly with whipped cream on top.  
• Do not stir and serve immediately.

3. Davana Dusk by Davana Vermouth Indica

The last cocktail that we recommend making this World Whisky Day is the Davana Dusk by Davana Vermouth Indica. This cocktail uses coffee-infused Davana Rosso. The warm whisky, melted butterscotch, and a touch of honey makes the cocktail extremely delicious for sipping on a hot, sultry evening. A hint of pandan adds a fresh lift, while coffee beans on top bring the drink back to the rich flavour that ties it all together.

Ingredients: 

• 60 ml medium roasted coffee infused with Davana Rosso
• 30 ml Tennessee whisky
• 10 g butterscotch chips
• 5 g pandan
• 1 bar spoon of honey

Method:

• Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice. 
• Shake well until the butterscotch chips and honey are fully mixed, and the drink is chilled. 
• Double strain into a chilled martini glass. 
• Garnish with coffee beans.

Summing Up

This World Whisky Day, it’s time to sip and savor some of these exquisite whiskies and decadent whisky cocktails. From exquisite whiskies like the Chivas 25 and Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky to whisky cocktails like Irish Coffee and Davana Dusk, this World Whisky Day is all about celebrating this beloved spirit in all its glory!