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So, guys today we add another topic in our alcohol category So, I bring to you the selling and popular Indian liquor (alcohol) brands ( Beer, Wine, and spirits) that you must try.
Alcohol consumption in India is estimated to touch about 6.5 billion litres by 2020 from about 5.4 litres in 2016, data from Statista revealed.
India’s alcoholic beverages industry is heavily regulated with high exercise and taxes imposed in most states, making it a vital source of revenue.
A recent study found that alcohol consumption in India increased from 38% – 4.3 litres per year to 5.9 litres per adult from 1990 to 2017 in 189 countries.
Most Indian’s like the branded liquors due to their quality, taste, and content. even though the alcohol percentage is higher, but will never cause any harm to health.
Note: Excessive consumption of liquor can be harmful to you, and during pregnancy, you should quit the consumption of liquor.
Here is the Top 8 most-selling and popular liquor in India include:
Mc Dowell’s No.1
It is the most extraordinary Whiskey brand in India. this brand was launched by United spirits limited in 1968 and after that, the business has been expanded very effectively.
Indian people are getting highly affordable liquors from this brand because its price is very impressive and easily available.
The brand also has bottled water and soda. and McDowell’s No.1 diet mate, which the company claims are the world’s first Whiskey, is a variant of McDowell’s No.1 whiskey.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
McDowell’s No.1 platinum | 750 ml | 1,860 |
McDowell’s No.1 Reserve whiskey | 750 ml | 770 |
McDowell’s No.1 Celebration Matured xxx Rum | 750 ml | 640 |
McDowell’s No.1 Platinum classic whiskey | 750 ml | 980 |
McDowell’s No.1 Luxury Premiume whiskey | 750 ml | 770 |
King Fisher
Kingfisher is an Indian beer brewed by United Breweries Group, Bangalore.
The brand was launched in 1978, with a market share of over 36% in India, and also available in 52 other countries.
King Fisher stands as the most selling and popular liquor in India beer.
The recently added variant of Kingfisher is Kingfisher Ultra, which is made from imported ingredients. it is a hard competitor of Kingfisher Blue, which is increasingly appealing to youth.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
Kingfisher premium beer | 500 ml | 120 |
Kingfisher Premium Lager beer | 500 ml | 85 |
Kingfisher storm strong beer | 650 ml | 143 |
Ultra max premium strong beer | 330 ml | 150 |
Ultra Lager beer | 330 ml | 76 |
Bacardi
Rum – Bacardi has over 200 products and is marked as a premium alcoholic brand and one of the best Rum brands in India.
Bacardi offers it in several incredible flavours like lemon, green apple, raspberry, and dragon berry.
The Bacardi comes in three variants white rum, black rum, and gold rum. Their unique blends come with remarkable taste and fragrant aromas.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
Black original premium crafted Rum | 750 ml | 840 |
Limon – original citrus Rum | 180 ml | 390 |
Orange – original orange Rum | 750 ml | 1160 |
Plus cranberry plus Rum | 275 ml | 98 |
Plus orange plus Rum mixed | 275 ml | 98 |
Plus orange Fizz plus Rummixed | 275 ml | 120 |
Reserva Ocho aged 8 years | 750 ml | 5160 |
Apple – original Apple Rum | 750 ml | 1160 |
Officer’s choice
Officer’s Choice commonly known as OC, is an Indian Whiskey brand. it is considered to be one of the largest spirit brands in the world.
In 2014, the brand sold 28.4 million cases, higher than any other spirit brand in the world.
Moreover, In 2015 officer’s Choice overtook Smirnoff vodka to become the world’s largest-selling spirit brand.
Compared to the other Indian whiskey which is mainly made from molasses, OC is made from grains.
OC became the 3rd Indian spirit brand to cross the $1 billion mark, the other 2 being McDowell’s No.1 and Royal Stag in whiskey type.
The growth of OC has been steadily increasing every year. where it was 11.1 million sales in 2009. at the same time, its sales have been 37.5 million in 2019.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
OC Prestige Whiskey | 750 ml | 490 |
OC Deluxe Whiskey | 750 ml | 580 |
OC Blue Rare Grain Whiskey | 750 ml | 720 |
Old monk
Old Monk Rum is an iconic Indian dark rum brand which is launched in 1954. it contains 42.8% alcohol and is produced in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (India).
In 2013 Old Monk Limited Edition was launched and is the most selling, and popular liquor brand In India.
It is not clear how old they are, the box states “very old Vatted” and 7 years aged xxx Rum grade is the most popular.
There was a time when old monks dominated the Rum market.
Recently old Monk Legend launched, which is aged slightly longer, is priced at Rs 1200 a bottle in Maharashtra.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
Old Monk very old vatted xxx Rum | 750 ml | 640 |
Gold Reserve Rum | 750 ml | 880 |
White Rum | 750 ml | 880 |
Legend Rum very old vatted | 750 ml | 1120 |
Supreme xxx Rum very old vatted | 750 ml | 710 |
Lemon Rum | 750 ml | 970 |
Orange Rum | 750 ml | 970 |
Apple Rum | 750 ml | 780 |
Royal stag
Royal Stag, also known as Seagram’s Royal Stag, is an Indian brand of whiskey launched in 1995.
In 2002 Royal stag was selling over 125,000 cases per month and sold approximately 1.75 million cases.
The Royal Stag was the first whisky brand launched in India that did not use any artificial flavours.
It is commonly available in 1 L, 750 ml, 375 ml, and 180 ml bottles and also available in 90 ml and 60 ml bottles.
On 10 Feb 2010, Pernod Richard India announced that it had signed SRK, for an undisclosed amount, as the brand ambassador for the royal stag, for 1 year.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
Royal stag Barrel select whiskey | 750 ml | 1090 |
Royal stag Blended whiskey | 750 ml | 980 |
El agave Blanco Tequila
The triple distillation process produces El agave Blanco tequila of extraordinary quality which is clear and transparent.
It is a very smooth spirit that uses agave hearts roasted in clay ovens.
This is a great affordable option to oomph up any party. and rich, luxurious taste that is unforgettable.
It has a relatively affordable price ranging from 1800 to 2000 rupees in India.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
El Agave Blanco Tequila | 750 ml | 1600 to 2000 |
Bagpiper
Bagpiper is an Indian whiskey brand manufactured by United Spirits Ltd launched in October 1976.
It is the 7th largest-selling liquor brand by volume in 2010.
Bagpiper is one of the oldest domestic whiskey brands in the country. and its Alcohol content by volume is 42.8%.
It is similar to a blended whisky flavoured with pot still malt whisky, but the neutral spirits used as a base are distilled from molasses instead of grain.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
Bagpiper whisky | 750 ml | 580 |
Additional Liquor
Imperial Blue
Seagram’s Imperial Blue is also known as Imperial Blue. and it’s also an Indian brand launched in 1997 by Seagram.
Imperial Blue became an official sponsor of the world series Hockey in February 2012. the brand has also sponsored music concerts in India.
This brand also has a unique look such as royal blue outer packaging has a great premium build and the newly designed sleek bottle is a delight to hold.
A perfect blend of Indian grain spirits and imported scotch malts, Imperial Blue is known for its exquisite smoothness.
Name | Quantity | Price (Rs) |
Imperial blue classic grain whiskey | 180 ml | 174 |
Down Line
Notice: Keep in mind that excessive consumption of liquor can be harmful to both you and your loved ones.
Most Indian’s like the branded liquors due to their quality, taste, and content. even though the alcohol percentage is higher, but will never cause any harm to health.
Alcohol consumption in India is estimated to touch about 6.5 billion litres by 2020.
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