Raise A Glass To Luxury: Exquisite Spirits To Celebrate This Diwali | Lifestyle News

This Diwali, elevate your gifting with a curated selection of luxury spirits and timeless indulgences, each one a reflection of heritage, artistry, and sophistication.

As the festival of lights ushers in moments of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness, it invites us to celebrate the people and milestones that matter most.

This Diwali, elevate your gifting with a curated selection of luxury spirits and timeless indulgences, each one a reflection of heritage, artistry, and sophistication.

More than just gifts, these are thoughtful expressions of taste and craftsmanship, designed to capture the true spirit of the season. From rare collector’s editions to iconic classics, every bottle tells a story of passion, mastery, and celebration making it the perfect choice for discerning connoisseurs, cherished friends, and valued partners alike.

Chivas Regal Crystalgold – New Launch

Chivas Regal introduces Chivas Regal Crystalgold, a groundbreaking clear whisky that reimagines what modern Scotch can be. Crafted from a bespoke blend and refined through an innovative filtration process, Crystalgold achieves remarkable smoothness and transparency while retaining the rich depth and craftsmanship that define Chivas Regal.

Blurring the lines between a clear spirit and a traditionally aged whisky, it’s versatile, elegant, and made for contemporary celebrations whether sipped neat, over ice, or mixed into a refined cocktail.

Available at: Duty-free Mumbai and Delhi | Price (1L Pack): USD 79

The Glenlivet Limited-Edition Festive Pack 2025

The Glenlivet, India’s largest-selling single malt whisky (IWSR 2024), ushers in the festive season with a Limited-Edition Pack inspired by the valleys of Scotland, a design that not only celebrates The Glenlivet’s iconic flavor notes but also the spirit of travel and discovery.

Featuring The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old and an exclusive travel pouch crafted for the modern, well-travelled individual, the pack draws from the hues and textures of Speyside’s valleys and the purity of the River Livet the source of The Glenlivet’s signature smooth character.

Elegant in design and layered in flavour, The Glenlivet Limited-Edition Festive Pack 2025 is the perfect expression of originality.

Available: Mid-October 2025 across select markets — Gurugram, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

MRP: INR 6,500 (700ml, Mumbai)

Jameson Black Barrel

What happens when Jameson’s triple-distilled smoothness meets the bold char of blackened barrels? You get Jameson Black Barrel, a whiskey that channels deep, toasted character through double-charred oak, delivering rich layers of spice, sweetness, and warmth.

Born from Jameson’s mastery and bold finishing process, this expression is bottled at higher strength and stands apart with a blend that includes a greater proportion of single pot still whiskey than the original.

Price: Mumbai – INR 3,750 (750ml) | Bangalore – INR 5,690 (750ml)

Kumaon and I

This festive season, raise a toast to the mountains with Kumaon & I. Our limited-edition festive pack features a 750ml bottle of signature Himalayan gin and two exquisitely crafted glasses – made for moments worth celebrating.

Born in the misty heights of the Kumaon Himalayas, Kumaon & I is the world’s first Himalayan Provincial gin, distilled with 11 rare botanicals including Galgal, black turmeric, and Kalmegh bark capturing the freshness of mountain air and the spirit of the region.

Inspired by Uttarakhand’s wild beauty and timeless heritage, this pack celebrates craftsmanship, culture, and connection. Perfect for gifting or savoring, it’s more than a drink – it’s the spirit of the Himalayas in every sip.

Pricing & Availability:

Uttarakhand ₹2,700 | Goa ₹2,896 | Gurgaon ₹3,000 | Maharashtra ₹3,525 | Haryana ₹3,000

IDAAYA

The multi-award-winning Himalayan sipping rum IDAAYA, from India’s artisanal spirits house Those Good Distillers, is born from ancient Indian wisdom and inspired by the mystique of the Himalayas. Blended by Master Blender Chris Armes, IDAAYA derives its unique character from 12-year-old rum aged in bourbon casks and pure Indian rum blended in a Solera system using sal wood casks, a process that adds depth and complexity.

Crafted for those who Keep Seeking, IDAAYA is a dark sipping rum that invites reflection, curiosity, and a sense of adventure with every pour. Unhurriedly made in small batches, it preserves the essence of rum-making through mindful precision and authenticity.

Drawing visual and emotional inspiration from the Himalayas, the bottle design mirrors the mountain terrain, crowned with a compass, a tribute to endless journeys and the mysteries they unfold.

Price: INR 7,000 (approx.) for 750ml, Gurgaon

Indri Founder’s Reserve 11 YO Single Malt Whisky 

An award-winning Indri Founder’s Reserve 11-Year-Old has earned global accolades for its exceptional craftsmanship. This rare, limited-edition single malt is aged in Ex-Bordeaux Red Wine Casks and bottled at 50% ABV. It delights with rich notes of dark fruits, caramelized nuts, and oak, celebrating Indian whisky-making at its finest. Matured for over a decade in the extreme sub-tropical climate of northern India, it delivers remarkable depth, balance, and complexity, an elegant testament to India’s growing prowess in the world of fine single malts.

The Glen Grant 18-Year-Old

An exquisite expression for the discerning whisky lover, The Glen Grant 18-Year-Old is matured in a rare combination of ex-bourbon and hogshead casks, unveiling a symphony of rich floral and malty aromas. Each sip reveals layers of vanilla, butterscotch, raisins, and gentle spice, culminating in a long, elegant finish.

Perfectly balanced and beautifully presented, it makes for an exceptional festive gift — a timeless bottle that celebrates craftsmanship, heritage, and the art of slow perfection.

Price: INR 10,950 (Maharashtra)

GianChand Single Malt Whisky

GianChand comes from the house of DeVANS, known as the OGs of alcobev drinks in India. They have been in existence for long and their first beer brewery itself was hailed as amongst the first built on scientific procedures. GianChand Single Malt Whisky, an ode to the company’s founder, is no less than a marvel among Indian whiskies. Jim Murray, the global whisky critic, hailed it as the ‘finest single malt from India he has tasted in recent times.’ The whisky has a hint of barley, sweetness of pineapple drop and a backbone of vanilla. The thin oil lending delicate notes make it a drink worth celebrating every day.

GianChand – INR 4490, Available – Jammu, Delhi, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Uttarakhand, and Leh.

Bandarful

Playful, bold, and award-winning, Bandarful – India’s own cold-brew coffee liqueur is liquid mischief in a bottle. Brewed for over 22 hours with Chikmagalur Arabica beans, farm-bred cane sugar, and Himalayan spring water, it’s rich, smooth, and unapologetically Indian. A Gold Medalist at the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings, it’s the perfect gift for coffee lovers and flavor adventurers alike.

Pricing & Availability:

Goa ₹1,850 | Maharashtra ₹2,750 | Karnataka ₹2,790 | Uttarakhand ₹1,700 | Delhi ₹1,580

Jin Jiji

Home-grown yet globally celebrated, Jin Jiji has carved its name among the world’s finest, winning Gold at the 2025 London Spirits Competition. The India Dry Gin enchants with juniper, citrus, and spice – perfect for the cocktail curious; while the Darjeeling Gin weaves black tea and masala chai into a story of cultural sophistication. With Himalayan botanicals and masterful balance, Jin Jiji is more than a bottle – it’s a celebration, ready to pour.

Pricing & Availability

India Dry Gin – Goa ₹980 | Karnataka ₹2,245 | Maharashtra ₹2,050 | Rajasthan ₹1,315 | Uttarakhand ₹1,210 | Haryana ₹1,400

Darjeeling Gin – Goa ₹1,540 | Karnataka ₹2,791 | Maharashtra ₹2,700 | Rajasthan ₹1,950 | Uttarakhand ₹1,620 | Haryana ₹1,800

The Macallan – A Night on Earth in Jerez

The Macallan brings the third release in its acclaimed A Night on Earth series, A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera to India this festive season. This limited-edition single malt pays tribute to the Spanish region where The Macallan’s cask journey begins.

The whisky’s tasting notes of pastry, grapes, and anise draw inspiration from the Spanish custom of eating twelve grapes before the New Year and the traditional Jerez pastry Pestiños a rich, fried dough with sugar and aniseed or honey.

This exclusive release captures the essence of the season, a time for togetherness, reflection, and celebration and is presented as the ultimate Diwali gift, embodying the festival’s spirit of light, prosperity, and joy.

Chivas 25

Crafted from the rarest 25-year-old Scotch whiskies, Chivas 25 is blended from scratch in the Chivas blending room. Every drop is meticulously created to rekindle the delicate intensities and subtle textures made famous by the original Chivas 25 in the early 1900s.

Each cask used in Chivas 25 is hand-selected and individually nosed to ensure a rewardingly rich final blend.

Price: On request

Monkey 47

Handcrafted in Germany’s Black Forest, Monkey 47 is a premium gin renowned for its masterful blend of 47 distinct botanicals, including locally foraged spruce tips and lingonberries. Botanicals are macerated in a wheat- or molasses-based spirit, then gently distilled in small batches before resting for 100 days in traditional earthenware vessels — creating its signature complexity and refinement.

The visually striking apothecary bottle and intricate flavors make Monkey 47 a luxurious and memorable gift this Diwali.

Price: INR 3,000 (500ml)

Beefeater London Dry Gin

Beefeater is the only international premium gin still produced in the heart of London — and the world’s most awarded gin. Crafted to James Burrough’s original 1863 recipe, Beefeater uses a unique process of steeping nine perfectly balanced botanicals for 24 hours.

With over 200 years of distilling heritage and a refreshingly modern range of naturally flavored gins, Beefeater brings contemporary character to classic craftsmanship, making it an energetic choice for Diwali gifting.

Price: Gurgaon – INR 2,500 | Mumbai – INR 2,800 (750ml)

Lillet – Light, Elegant, and Effortlessly Chic

Lillet is a timeless French aperitif crafted from fine wines and fruit infusions that embody the elegance of Bordeaux. With its delicate balance of freshness and complexity, Lillet has long been a symbol of French sophistication.

Versatile and refined, it can be enjoyed on its own, over ice with a garnish, or as the perfect base for vibrant cocktails, making every moment feel effortlessly special.

Dram Bell

Dram Bell, a blended scotch premium whisky, bottled in origin, is all set to elevate your festive celebrations with a thoughtful and premium Diwali Pick.

Coming directly from Scotland yet available at pocket-friendly prices, it comes in two distinct variants that promise flavour in every sip.

Dram Bell Premium Collection Whisky- INR 1750/-

A smooth and blended scotch whisky that feels like an embrace. Layered with honey, chocolate, and hints of cooked apple, it leads into a palate of caramel, toasted pecan, and a touch of fudge, making it a warm hug in a glass, a perfect choice for intimate celebrations.

Dram Bell Reserve Collection- Aged 5 years- INR 2450/-

Crafted for moments worth celebrating. With rich aromas of spiced fruits and nutty sweetness, this wine has a palate that reveals stewed fruit, gentle cake spices, and a chocolaty finish. Matured in select American Oak Casks, this expression is layered and tasteful, representing a premium gift for someone special.

ARTHAUS

ARTHAUS Collective Blended Malt Scotch Whisky celebrates both the artistry of blending and the precision of design. The Highlands impart bold, rich character, while Speyside brings a refined elegance, together creating a whisky of exceptional depth. This balanced, harmonious spirit is the result of careful selection and blending.

750 ML – Rs 4,800

Seagram’s Longitude 77

Seagram’s Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky from the House of Pernod Ricard India is a tribute to India’s enduring spirit – distilled in Dindori, Nashik, where nature, craft, and culture converge. Running through the heart of India is Longitude 77° East – an imaginary line, yet one that carries a legacy and spirit that are undeniably real. Capturing the soul of a nation both ancient and modern, Longitude 77 is India, distilled.

This Diwali, the brand unveils a limited-edition pack inspired by the country’s timeless architecture. Designed to transform into a radiant lamp, it reimagines celebration as an experience of light and artistry, where tradition meets modern luxury, and every gift becomes a keepsake of warmth and meaning.

Price – INR 3000 onwards, Availability – Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, and at Delhi and Mumbai Duty Free.

The Glenwalk

The dependable star of your festive bar, The Glenwalk by Sanjay Dutt and Cartel Bros, is an excellent premium Blended Scotch Whisky choice. Perfect for stocking up for card parties or for corporate gifting, where quality is paramount. Enjoy a sophisticated dram featuring hints of warming spice, treacle, and a pleasant, lingering buttery finish, the smooth, classic whisky experience, perfectly tailored for Diwali celebrations.

Price: 700ml for INR 1,500 (in Maharashtra)

The GlenJourneys

To make a truly unforgettable impression, choose The GlenJourneys by actor and entrepreneur Ajay Devgn and Cartel Bros. This ultra-premium 21-year-old Single Malt Scotch is a gift redefined. Whether it’s the rare Pioneer’s Edition or the diverse Cask Series, you are offering a prestigious collector’s piece. The profile is rich: layers of velvety vanilla and ripe fruit, culminating in an elegant, mellow finish that marks any monumental occasion with distinction.

Price: INR 6409 (in Mumbai)

Morgan Beverages (Paladin Wines)

Bring pure European glamour to Diwali with Morgan Beverages — the official distributor of Italy’s acclaimed Paladin Wines. Perfect for thoughtful gifting, the Paladin Pinot Grigio Rosé exudes sophistication with its delicate floral notes of violet and a hint of dried flowers. On the palate, it reveals a wonderfully hearty-dry texture, with a gentle complexity that lingers, finishing with a pleasantly long and elegant length. A supremely tasteful choice, it’s the ideal Diwali gift to impress your hosts and loved ones, adding a sparkling touch of la dolce vita to every celebration.

Price for Paladin Pinot Grigio Rose: 750ml for INR 2899

Sterling Reserve B7

The reimagined Sterling Reserve B7 features a smoother, more refined taste profile inspired by the rising sophistication of India’s whisky audience. While preserving the bold character that made B7 a household favourite, the new blend offers the easy-drinking smoothness today’s consumers seek, making it perfect for both seasoned whisky aficionados and curious newcomers.

750 ML – Rs 1050

ICONiQ Winter

India’s first Winter Whisky, ICONiQ Winter is crafted by Allied Blenders and Distillers with spices known for adding body warmth, namely cinnamon, pepper, clove, nutmeg, and cardamom, and blended with select Scotch malts and Indian grain spirits. The whisky aims to satisfy consumers’ desire for real warmth during winter with a drink of their choice, making it a perfect gift for the festive season.

750 ML – Rs 680