Diwali is here, and nothing celebrates it quite like firecrackers going off outside, sweets piling up on the table, and family members and friends gathered around in a room having fun. Carrying the celebrations further into the evening will likely see a whisky glass finding its way into your hand, though honestly, rum and vodka too are more than welcome. However, you want to make the gathering special and nothing can do it better than special festive packs. And here is the good part: you don’t have to dig through the Internet hunting for the the perfect bottles that are actually worth it as we've already done that for you. Starting with the Indri Diwali Collector's Edition, moving through the Indri Agneya Festive Pack, and all the way to the Cashmir Vodka Festive Pack, here are 5 whisky, vodka, rum festive bottles under Rs 40000.
The fourth in Indri’s festive series, this limited single malt whisky is matured in Portuguese Ruby Port casks, with only 600 bottles for India. Black cherries and plums open things up, before honeyed fruit, toffee and figs take over. Available in Gurgaon, Chandigarh and Bangalore.
Indri Diwali Collector's Edition Whisky Price: Rs 15,000-35,000
A lightly peated single malt whisky with a name that means “belonging to fire,” Agneya brings nuttiness, ripe fruit and a soft smoky finish that never gets loud. It’s already bagged serious awards internationally. This festive pack throws in two whisky glasses. Available in Haryana, Delhi, and Maharashtra.
Indri Agneya Whisky Festive Pack Price: Rs 3,800-8,060
India’s first triple-cask single malt whisky, aged across bourbon, French wine and PX Sherry casks. Expect caramelised pineapple, vanilla and raisins, finishing long and sweet. Comes with two engraved glasses, basically gift-wrapped for anyone who thinks single malt only speaks Scottish. Available in Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra.
Indri Trini Festive Pack Price: Rs 3,000-5,400.
India’s first pure cane juice aged rum, made agricole-style with zero added colour or flavour. Three years in American oak gives it cane, melon and vanilla notes with a gently smoky finish. The name literally means 'liquid gold', and the medal count backs that up. Available across Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Goa, Assam and Madhya Pradesh.
Camikara 3 Year Old Rum Festive Pack Price: Rs 1,500-3,500.
India’s first premium small-batch organic vodka, made from a 2,000-year-old heritage wheat and Himalayan glacial water. Distilled seven times, filtered five, it’s about as smooth as vodka gets. The festive pack comes with a Cashmir Martini glass for good measure. Widely available across most major states.
Cashmir Vodka Festive Pack Price: Rs 1,800-4,190.
Whichever bottle makes it to your table this festive season, one thing’s certain, your bar cart just got a serious upgrade.
Note: Whisky, vodka, and rum prices vary across states in India due to the difference in excise and other duties. Check rates before buying.