Diwali is a time for thoughtful gifting, festive gatherings and moments shared with loved ones. If you are looking beyond the usual sweets and hampers, premium spirits can be another gifting option for adults who enjoy them. From Scotch whisky and Indian single malts to aged rum, vodka and tequila, here are 15 bottles to consider this festive season, along with their prices and availability. Read on to know more.
15 Alcohol Bottles To Gift Your Loved Ones This Diwali
1. Bonga Bonga By IndoBevs
Bonga-Bonga, from the house of IndoBevs, is known as the world’s first mystery liqueur, offering a drinking experience built around an undisclosed flavour profile. Unlike conventional liqueurs that reveal their tasting notes upfront, Bonga-Bonga keeps its flavours a secret, leaving drinkers to discover them for themselves. Housed in a unique Y-shaped bottle, it stands out for its unusual presentation and mystery-led concept, making it an interesting addition to festive gatherings and social occasions.
Price: ₹2,120
Availability: Goa
2. Amrut Fusion By Amrut Distilleries
Amrut Fusion is an Indian single malt that combines Indian barley with peated Scottish barley. The whisky is known for its complex flavour profile, featuring tropical fruit, smoky notes and spices. It is an option for those looking to explore Indian whisky beyond conventional blends.
Price: ₹3,600
Availability: Maharashtra
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3. BroCode By IndoBevs
BroCode is a high-alcohol, ready-to-drink beverage known for its bold positioning and refreshing taste. Designed for a casual, contemporary drinking occasion, it offers an alternative to traditional spirits at festive gatherings. Its ready-to-drink packaging makes it a convenient option for those looking for something different to add to their celebrations.
Price: ₹180
Availability: Gurugram
4. The Glenwalk
Fronted by actor Sanjay Dutt, The Glenwalk is a blended Scotch whisky made using Scotch malts and grains aged for three years and produced in Scotland. Drawing inspiration from the Scottish Highlands, the brand builds its identity around the region’s glens, lochs and customs. It first launched in Mumbai and has been reported to lead Scotch whisky sales in Maharashtra.
Price: Approximately ₹1,500 in Delhi and ₹1,650 in Uttar Pradesh for a 750 ml bottle.
5. Paul John Port Select Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky
For those who gravitate towards flavours that are rich, layered, and full of character, this whisky brings plenty to explore. Recognised as Best Indian Single Malt at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards, and shaped along Goa’s tropical coast, this unpeated malt pours a deep mahogany and opens with vanilla, dark plum, red liquorice, and chocolate wrapped in brown sugar. The palate brings candied fruit, a touch of ginger, and peppery nutmeg, rounded off by sweet oak, before finishing long with orange mocha and spiced chocolate. A layered expression for unhurried sipping and flavour-led whisky moments.
Price and Availability: 750-ml bottles in Goa (₹8,500), Maharashtra (₹18,000) and Karnataka (₹7,700).
6. Shelter6
Created by rapper and musician Badshah in collaboration with Cartel Bros, Shelter6 is a vodka brand aimed at a contemporary audience. It highlights its gluten-free and sugar-free formulation and offers a flexible base for cocktails. It can be used in a vodka-cranberry mix with ginger beer in a Moscow Mule or served chilled. For a festive gathering, it is an option for those who enjoy experimenting with mixed drinks.
Price: Approximately ₹1,870 in Uttar Pradesh and ₹1,999 in Maharashtra for a 750 ml bottle.
7. Mohulo Gin
Mohulo is defined as India’s first craft drinking gin infused with mahua, a flower with cultural significance among communities such as the Baiga of central India. The brand draws on classic distilling heritage and produces its gin in small batches using copper pot stills. Its flavour profile is described as floral, with subtle sweetness. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or paired with a light tonic and a strip of orange peel.
Price: Approximately ₹3,500 in Delhi and ₹4,000 in Uttar Pradesh
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8. Smoke Lab Vodka
Smoke Lab is a family-owned premium vodka brand that uses locally sourced Basmati rice and a five-times distillation process. Its range includes Classic, Aniseed, Saffron and Green Chilli Mango, offering different flavour profiles. The Liquid Gold edition, featuring edible 24-carat gold, is a distinctive option for festive gifting. With its contemporary design and range of variants, the brand also offers options for putting together a mixed hamper.
Price: ₹1,500 to ₹3,000
9. Cashmir Vodka
Cashmir Vodka brings together heritage ingredients and modern distillation for a distinctive addition to a festive home bar. Marketed as India’s first premium small-batch organic craft vodka, it is made using Sona Moti, a rare heritage winter wheat variety also known as the “Golden Pearl”, along with Himalayan glacial water from Kashmir. The vodka is distilled seven times and filtered five times, giving it a smooth texture and a clean finish. Its origins and production process set it apart from conventional vodka offerings, while its versatility makes it suitable for serving chilled or using as a base for celebratory cocktails.
Price: ₹1,500–₹4,190
Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
10. Whistler Whisky
For those who prefer whisky, Whistler offers a barrel-aged blended malt that can make a fitting addition to Diwali celebrations. Created by blending matured malt and grain spirits and ageing them in oak barrels, it is designed to deliver a smooth and balanced drinking experience. Its aroma features notes of dried apple, apricot, vanilla cream and toasted oak. Whether chosen as a festive gift or served during a gathering with friends and family, Whistler offers a contemporary Indian whisky option for the season.
Price: ₹750–₹1,500 for a 750 ml bottle
Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, West Bengal, Daman and Uttar Pradesh.
11. Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026
Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 is a limited-edition single malt matured in Ruby Port wine casks from Portugal. Made with six-row barley and bottled at 50% ABV, it features notes of black cherries, berries, plums, honey, toffee and vanilla. Only 600 numbered bottles are available in India.
Price: ₹15,000–₹35,000
Availability: Gurugram, Chandigarh and Bengaluru
12. Camikara 3-Year-Old Rum
Camikara is an aged rum made entirely from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. Aged for three years in American oak barrels, it offers notes of fresh cane, melon, honey and vanilla, with a smooth finish. The rum has also earned international recognition, including a Gold Medal at the Rum & Cachaça Masters Awards 2025.
Price and availability: Haryana: ₹1,500; Maharashtra: ₹3,500; Rajasthan: ₹2,410; Uttarakhand: ₹1,830; Goa: ₹1,800; Assam: ₹2,200; Madhya Pradesh: ₹3,385
13. Isthmus 44 Chapter I
Isthmus 44 Chapter I is a nine-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled at GlenAllachie Distillery. Matured in an ex-Oloroso sherry hogshead and bottled at 46.2% ABV, this limited release has just 343 bottles. Launched in India in July 2026, it marks the debut of Isthmus 44, an independent Scotch whisky bottler.
Price: ₹12,000
Availability: Haryana
14. Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve x Manish Malhotra
Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve has partnered with couturier Manish Malhotra for a limited-edition festive release that combines Scotch whisky with Indian-inspired couture design. The packaging features a gold-on-gold palette, intricate floral patterns and ornamental motifs, extending across the outer box and accompanying glass.
Designed for the festive season, the edition brings together Black Dog’s whisky-making heritage and Malhotra’s signature aesthetic, making it a gifting option for celebrations and gatherings.
15. Cristal Azul Extra Añejo: For Premium Diwali Gifting
Cristal Azul Extra Añejo is an ultra-premium tequila made from 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from Jalisco, Mexico. Aged for over three years in oak barrels, it features notes of vanilla, toasted oak, caramel and dried fruit. Best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube, it is suited to spirits enthusiasts and collectors. The tequila received a Gold Medal with 90 points at the London Spirits Competition 2026.
Price: ₹21,500
Availability: Select premium liquor stores
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