Cheapest and Finest Indian Whisky Brand List

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There are few beverages as versatile as whisky. Your good taste however, can render you broke. Whisky (at least the type worth drinking) is never going to come cheap but we can save some big bucks by educating ourselves about the more affordable brands. Here’s a list of the most affordable whisky brands in India.

Paul John Single Malt Whiskey

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Though John Paul has been manufacturing blended whiskies since 1992, however, it has only recently entered into the premium single malt whiskey market. Its distillery is set up in Bengaluru, but the single malt is created in Goa. Though it is said to be Indian whiskey, it uses Indian barley, with Scottish peat. Then it is distilled in traditional copper containers and later, mature in American oak casks, giving it a refined unique taste.

Approximate cost: Rs 2870 for 700 ml

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Imperial Blue

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Manufactured by Pernod Ricard India, Imperial Blue is one of the bestselling Indian Whiskey brands. This whiskey is known for its extraordinary smoothness, while maintaining its potency and premium quality. The best part of this award winning whiskey is that it is economical.

Approximate cost:  ₹404 (750 ml)

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Peter Scot Malt Whiskey

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Manufactured by Khoday India Limited, this whiskey will leave you feeling relaxed at the end of a long hard working day.

Approximate cost: ₹750 (750 ml)

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Royal Stag Whisky

Royal Stag manufactured by Pernod Ricard has been offering international quality blend since its launch in 1995. Being the pioneer blenders of Indian Grain spirits and imported Scotch malts, this brand has won the hearts of many consumers. Moreover, don't you remember its famous tagline "make it large"? So, do exactly what the tagline suggests and enjoy this drink.

Approximate cost:₹663 (750 ml)

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Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky

This is the only blended Scotch whiskey that is made using a triple maturation process, giving it a unique flavour and a delicate finish. It is the drink of choice for those people who prioritise flavour and smoothness.

Approximate cost: ₹2232 (750 ml)

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Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Whisky

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Yes! This is one of those expensive blended whiskies that you can add to your collection and take it out for special occasions.

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Approximate cost: ₹1047 (750 ml)

After Dark Whisky

This is one of the few brands of Indian whiskey that is made with 100% grain and no neutral molasses based spirit. This whiskey has also won two silver medals in 2011 and 2013 for its fine taste and quality. Does anyone need more proof of its quality?

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Approximate cost: Rs 1460 (750 ml)

Sterling Reserve Blend 10

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Manufactured by Allied Blenders and Distillers, this whiskey is chill-filtered and blended with Scotch malts of different barrel origins, giving it a unique taste and flavour.

Approximate cost: ₹807 (750 ml)

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Bagpiper Gold Whisky

This is one of the oldest domestic whiskey brands in India being in business since 1976. With its popular advertisements featuring actors from all generations (Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgan and Shah Rukh Khan) and with an affordable price, it is one of the most popular whiskeys in India.

For 750 Ml it's approximately ₹ 200Know more here.

Rowson's Reserve Whisky

Rowson's Reserve Whiskey is one of the recent brands of Indian whiskeys which was launched in 2011, and it has already set itself apart from the previous whiskey brands with its slightly smoky flavour. It is aged in oak barrels and also contain a hint of brief aromatic notes of dried dates. Tempted?

Approximate cost: ₹620 (750 ml)

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Bagpiper Regular Whisky

This again is another one of the oldest brands of Indian whiskey, launched in 1976. This whiskey is best for those informal meetings/dates where you want to indulge yourself in drinking liquor, but at the same time, you don't want it to be overpowering. This whiskey's smooth woody and a light aromatic character are going to apt for such meetings. In short, "Khoob Jamega Rang" jab mil baithenge app aur Bagpipers. So, enjoy a neat whiskey on the rocks with Bagpipes.

Approximate cost: ₹349 (750 ml)

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Experiment with Whiskey:

Here is a link to a video showing a few ways in which you can have your whiskey. Click, here.

Cheers!