Top 10 Whiskey Brands under INR 1000 in India in 2022

Indian whisky brands dominate the world's best-selling category. According to Forbes, 13 of the top 25 best-selling whisky brands are exclusively from India. Even though Indians produce a significant amount of whisky in the world, we also consume a significant amount. An interesting fact is that India consumes 48% of all whisky produced worldwide. We understand that your alcohol supply can sometimes burn a hole in your pocket. Here is a list of the best whisky brands in India under Rs 1000.

Furthermore, we've all been through difficult times this year, with some people losing their jobs and others seeing their pay cut. So, here are the 12 best Indian whisky brands to try if you have a budget of fewer than 1000 rupees. They taste great and provide a satisfying buzz.

1• Imperial Blue

Imperial Blue, the world's third best-selling whisky, is a popular alcoholic beverage in India. This Indian whisky, popularly known as IB, is made by the Pernod Ricard company. It was first introduced by Seagrams in 1997 before being acquired jointly by Pernod Ricard and Diageo in 2001. The brand is well-known for its television commercial, "Men will be men."

#Imperial Blue Price: ₹660

2. Royal Stag

Royal Stag is one of the best-selling Indian whiskies in terms of volume, and it is especially popular in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Pernod Ricard also produces this whisky, which was introduced in 1995. The whisky is well-known for its tagline "Make it Large." It has a 42.8 percent ABV and is made from a blend of grain spirits and imported malts.

#The Royal Stag costs $880.

3• Royal Challenge

Royal Challenge, also known as RC, is a 42.8 percent ABV Indian whisky brand. It's a blend of rare Scotch whiskies and aged Indian malt whiskies. United Spirits Ltd. makes this whisky, which is widely consumed in India. Royal Challenge also won the International Whisky Competition's Best Indian Whisky Gold Award in 2011.

#Royal Challenge Price: ₹710

4•McDowell's Platinum 

McDowell's Platinum is unquestionably one of the best whiskies under Rs 1000 in India. McDowell No. 1 is the world's best-selling whisky, according to the 2020 Brand Champions report. Furthermore, the platinum version, which debuted in 2018, is more refined. United Spirits Limited also made this whisky, which was later purchased by Vittal Mallya.

#McDowell's Platinum cost is $915.

5•Blue Officer's Choice 

Officer's Choice is the second best-selling whisky in the world this year, according to The Spirits Business' 2020 Brands Champions report. It's a well-balanced malt blend popular in India. It has a 42.8 percent ABV and is made by Allied Blenders & Distillers. It is a 59-year-old brand popularly known as OC.

#710 for Officer's Choice Blue

6•Bagpiper

Bagpiper, which debuted in October 1976, is one of India's best whiskies under Rs 1000. In 2020, this whisky will be the ninth best-selling whisky in the world. It has a distinct bottling style that includes tamper-proof bottles and tetra packs. United Spirits manufactures it and sells millions of units each year.

#Price of a bagpiper: $710.

7•Sterling Reserve B7 Deluxe 

Sterling Reserve is a new whisky brand that has recently entered the market. Allied Blenders & Distillers first introduced Sterling whisky in 2018. It is available in two versions on the market: B7 and B10. This whisky is very popular in the Delhi NCR region. The whisky has a smooth malt and oakwood flavor. The pricing of this whisky is its unique selling point; a high-quality whisky at such a low price is ideal.

#450 for the Sterling Reserve B7 Deluxe

8• Rockford Classic

In India, Rockford is a well-known and classic whisky brand. It's a fine Blended Whisky with complex golden color and an exceptionally smooth flavor. It is a well-known whisky brand in the North Indian belt. The whisky has a distinct aroma and a 40% alcohol content.

The Rockford Classic costs $750.

9•Reserve Blenders Pride Image

Blenders Pride Reserve, or BP Reserve, was introduced to the Indian market in December 2011. It is a very smooth and refined whisky. It is a superb blend of Scotch malts matured using the Solera method. The premium version, on the other hand, is extremely popular, and the reserve collection is a very underrated whisky.

Reserve Blenders Pride (375 ml): $820

10• 8 p.m.

Radico Khaitan's flagship brand, and one of the best-selling Indian whiskies in the world. According to TheWhiskyPedia, it holds a record in the LIMCA book of records for selling one million cases in the first year of its release. It's a stronger whisky-malt blend. It goes well with soda, water, and Chakna such as Bhujia and Chana.

#8:00 P. M. Price of whisky: 374