As World Whisky Day brings whisky conversations back into focus, it’s also the perfect occasion to look beyond the usual labels that dominate shelves and social feeds. While legacy names continue to lead the spotlight, a growing number of underrated whiskies are quietly building loyal followings through distinctive character, craftsmanship, and unique flavour profiles. These are the bottles proving that great whisky discoveries often lie beyond the mainstream.
Whistler whisky
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AI-generated content may be incorrect.Whistler Whisky is a refined barrel-aged, blended malt, crafted to offer a smooth, balanced and accessible expression of modern Indian whisky. It brings together matured malt and grain spirits, patiently aged in oak barrels to deliver consistency, elegance and everyday drinkability without compromising on character. With warm notes of dried apple, apricot, vanilla cream, and toasted oak on the nose, Whistler delivers a silky palate of rich malt, toffee, pineapple, and gentle spice. The medium finish leaves a graceful trail of mellow sweetness and refinement.
Price: 750 ml | INR 750-1500/- depending on the state and availability.
Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, West Bengal, Daman and Uttar Pradesh
Star Walker Whisky
Image may contain Alcohol Beverage Liquor Whisky Bottle Cosmetics and PerfumeStar Walker Whisky is a smooth and approachable blended Scotch whisky, perfect for everyday enjoyment. It is crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies, aged in oak barrels to develop its smooth and mellow character, with hints of vanilla and caramel sweetness.
Price: 750 ml | INR 800/- depending on state and availability
Roulette Peated Premium Whisky
Roulette Peated Premium Whisky is a first-of-its-kind whisky crafted on the shores of Goa. It brings together premium Indian grain spirit and peated Indian single malt — with peat sourced from Scotland — and is matured in imported American ex-bourbon charred casks, giving it a bold, smoky edge. Roulette Peated Premium Whisky delivers remarkable complexity with effortless smoothness. Its signature smokiness comes from the intense peat influence during the malting of select grains, creating depth without overpowering the palate. Subtle notes of honey and crisp apple — drawn from its time in ex-bourbon casks — round out the profile, leading to a long, warm, lingering finish.
Price: 750 ml | 1950/- available in Maharashtra
Passport
Passport Scotch is a blended Scotch whisky known for its smoothness and approachable character. Crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies, it offers a balanced flavor profile with notes of honey, vanilla, oak, and a touch of peat smoke.
Price: 750 ml | 1000/-approx. in Haryana
X&O Barrel Premium Whisky
X&O is a premium blend of best scotch malts matured in American bourbon barrels and finest Indian grain spirits. Every sip is sure to delight the consumer with its uniquely balanced taste and smooth finish. The brand name X&O comes from the modern day short-code language used by the millennials in saying Kisses and Hugs, X stands for Kisses and the round circle of O connotes a Hug.
Price: 750 ml | INR 700-800/- approx. available in Gurugram
Sterling Reserve B10
Виски Sterling Reserve B10 Premium Blended Whisky 0,75 л …Sterling Reserve B10 is a premium blended Indian whisky produced by Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), known for its smooth, chill-filtered blend of imported Scotch malts and Indian grain spirits. It features 10 unique tasting notes, including honey, oak, and vanilla.
Price: 750 ml | INR 1350/- available in Maharashtra