Delhi has witnessed a 31 per cent jump in liquor sales from last year, attributed to what we can term the festive season effect. As per the government data, Delhiites have consumed alcohol worth over Rs 100 crore in the last fortnight and have stocked alcohol in anticipation of upcoming festivals like Diwali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj scheduled for this week.
The data mentions that within the last 15 days, up until November 9, people purchased a total of 2,58,19,988 liquor bottles from wine shops across Delhi.
Keeping this in mind, we have curated a list of alcohol brands that you should try this festive season:
Godawan
Godawan Single Malt Artisanal Whisky stands as a testament to the spirit of Rajasthan, a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and resourceful people. This unique single malt, thriving in temperatures reaching up to 100°F, embodies the essence of Indian craftsmanship. It embraces its Indian roots, finishing in casks infused with rare Indian botanicals, and pushes the boundaries of excellence to create a truly exceptional single malt. Crafted with Rajasthan’s own six-row barley, resilient to the arid climate, Godawan is a representation of the region’s rich heritage, resulting in a distinctive and quintessential whisky experience that sets a world-class standard in the world of single malts.
Approx Rs 2500 to 5000
Grant’s Triple Wood Festive Pack
On this festive occasion, lift up your spirits and cheers to the ‘sound of shared success’ with the Grant’s Triple Wood ‘One For All’ Festive Pack. The festive pack comes with 2 whisky glasses for you and your close one to make this year’s celebration special. It is matured in three different types of woods: Virgin Oak cask, which provides the spicy robustness, American Oak, which lends subtle vanilla smoothness and the Bourbon refill, which offers brown sugar sweetness, resulting in a smoother, richer, mellower taste. It has the notes of ripe pear and summer fruits and has a long and sweet finish with a subtle hint of smoke.
The Grant’s Triple Wood festive pack is available in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, UP, West Bengal, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka and is priced at Rs 1200, Rs 1750 in Gurgaon and Mumbai respectively for 750ml (prices may vary for different market).
CHIVAS XV
The finest Chivas 15-year-old whisky selectively finished in cognac casks. Chivas XV creates an unequivocally sophisticated experience and delivers a rich, refined and velvety interpretation of the Chivas house style. The combination of flavors created by this recipe creates the perfect taste profile for a wide range of modern twists, creating greater versatility. Chivas XV is designed to emphasize the quality and rich flavour of the whisky during those special moments – this whisky presents a more contemporary side to Scotch. Tap into the high-energy celebrations of World Whiskey Day with Chivas XV’s one-of-a-kind taste.
Gurgaon: Rs 3,500, Mumbai: Rs 6,000
The Choya Single Year
A special blend of at least three different liqueur batches aged between 1 to 2 years. It has a crispy tartness with less sweetness than a regular Ume liqueur. It uses the best quality 100% Nanko-Ume fruit from Wakayama. Choya believes in adding no artificial additives like flavorings, colorings, or preservatives. The elegant, fragrant aroma of Nanko-Ume fruit fills your mouth. To be enjoyed chilled & straight, on-the-rocks, or mixed-in cocktails. The ingredients that are used are Ume, Sugar, and cane spirit.
Rs 3,500
Bushmills 12-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
The Bushmills 12-Year-Old Single Malt Whiskey is a full-bodied, deep amber whiskey that is both complex and approachable. The whiskey is triple-distilled from 100% malted barley and matured for a minimum of 11 years in former sherry casks and bourbon casks, before combining and finishing for 6-9 months in Marsala wine casks, creating a whiskey rich in dried fruit and nut flavors.
Rs 6,999/-
Moët Impérial
Moët Impérial is carefully crafted using a precise blend of three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Moët Impérial is known for its bright and fruit-forward character. It features notes of green apple, citrus, and white flowers, with a refreshing acidity.