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Gifting Guide For The Whisky Lover In Your Life

Wrap up refinement and luxury with these 10 exquisite whiskies from around the globe!

June 09, 2024 | 1:05 PM // By Nishita Arora
Whisky

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or on the hunt for the perfect whisky to gift, immerse yourself in the world of luxury with our curated selection of exceptional spirits. From the rich and complex flavours of rare blends to the smooth elegance of aged single malts, each bottle promises a journey of unparalleled taste and refinement. Get ready to enhance your gift-giving game with these handpicked gems from the finest distilleries.

Whiskies that make for a perfect gift

Johnnie Walker Blue Label 

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, a rare and exceptional blend, offers incomparably rich and smoky waves of powerful flavour. Winner of 6 Le Monde Selection Grand Golds, its multi-layered symphony of chocolate, grass, and malt notes culminates in a satisfying finish of floral, spice, smoke, and honey.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 19,440 / 750ml

Chivas 18 Gold Signature

Chivas 18 Gold Signature

Chivas 18 Gold Signature, a masterpiece crafted by Colin Scott, epitomises refinement and luxury and boasts an astounding 85 distinct flavour notes in each sip. The key flavour notes highlighted are Butterscotch, vanilla, oranges, dried fruits, lavender, almonds and cinnamon

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 6,302 / 750ml

The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old

The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old

The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old, is a perfectly balanced single malt matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry-seasoned oak casks. It has a rich amber honey tone and imparts notes of dried fruits, ginger and toffee. A warm oak spice finish is balanced by the citrus flavours of sweet orange. The warmness of the Oak Spice intermingles beautifully with rich raisins and sultanas making this the quintessential gift. 

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR  32,578 / 750ml

Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish 12 Year Old 

Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish 12 Year Old 

Entwining scents of jasmine with baked apples and pears, this rare 12-year-old bottling offers new mellow depths to Glenmorangie’s signature fruity tones, uniting them with subtle notes of jasmine, narcissus, and vanilla.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 6,729 / 750ml

Paul John ‘Nirvana’ 

Paul John 'Nirvana'

Paul John’s Nirvana is a mesmerising single malt whisky from Goa’s sun-kissed shores. With an enticing aroma of bourbon, fruitcake, and caramel pudding, it encompasses a palate of honeyed sweetness with hints of barley and vanilla. The finish is long and luxurious, leaving behind a symphony of honey, barley, and succulent vanilla, perfectly balanced by the quality oak.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 2,777 / 750ml

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old 

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne is a luxurious blend of Scottish Single Malt and Cognac. Matured for over 26 years in American and European oak casks. It exudes vibrant toasty oak sweetness, while the palate offers velvety smoothness and indulgent sweetness akin to café crème and soft brown sugar and a lingering sweet oak finish.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 55,971 / 750ml

Indri ‘Trini – The Three Wood’ 

Indri 'Trini - The Three Wood' 

Indri ‘Trini – The Three Wood’ Indian Single Malt Whisky, hailed as World’s Best at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards, offers a sensory journey with amber hues, caramelized pineapple, and a smooth, balanced finish.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 4,913 / 750ml

The Glenlivet XXV 25 Year Old 

The Glenlivet XXV 25 Year Old

A symphony of flavours, The XXV is a top-tier addition to Glenlivet’s collection aged in Oloroso. With a nose of dark chocolate and white raisins, The Glenlivet  XXV’s palate offers silky leather and caramelised brûlée, while the finish lingers with elegant citrus spice.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 56,291 / 750ml

Ardbeg Spectacular Limited Edition 

Ardbeg Spectacular Limited Edition 

Matured in the Finest Port Casks, discover Ardbeg Spectacular, a limited edition single malt matured in sought-after port wine casks and classic bourbon barrels. Experience fragrant top notes like lavender and incense, with flavours ranging from pecans to salted caramel. 

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 11,109 / 750ml

Rampur Asava Cabernet Sauvignon Finish 

Rampur Asava Cabernet Sauvignon Finish

Rampur Asava, aged in American Bourbon barrels and finished in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon casks, offers a unique balance. Its nose presents tropical fruits, apricots, blackberries, and plums with hints of tobacco and spices. The palate features velvety manuka honey sweetness, spicy oak, vanilla, and a touch of dryness from Indian red wine, culminating in a tantalizingly long and generous finish.

Avg Price (ex-tax) – INR 8,866 / 750ml

Here’s to the endless pursuit of taste and refinement. Cheers to the art of whisky-making, the beauty of complexity, and the joy of discovering new favourites!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nishita Arora is a writer, a baker, and a dog lover who hails from the hills. Friends describe her as mercurial, but that's just code for ‘never a dull moment’. View Profile