India : Festive gifting is moving beyond the predictable, with whisky makers bringing together distinctive expressions, limited editions and thoughtfully designed packs for the season. Whether you’re choosing something for a whisky enthusiast, a festive gathering or simply a well-stocked home bar, these five bottles bring a little more character to the gifting ritual.
1.MacRoys Blended Scotch Festive Pack
As the festive season brings people together over celebratory sips and thoughtful gifting, MacRoys Blended Scotch introduces its Festive Pack, featuring two distinctive expressions and a complimentary glass. From the house of Angus Dundee, one of Scotland’s respected distillers, MacRoys Special Reserve reflects the craft of fine ageing and balance. Matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, the blend reveals rich layers of vanilla, caramel and oak. The Sherry Cask Finish, the only blended Scotch in India with this finish, adds warmth and depth with a refined sweetness. Complete with a glass, the Festive Pack makes for a considered choice for celebratory gatherings and gifting this season.
2. Glenmorangie 2026 Festive Pack
For a festive gift that goes beyond the usual bottle, Glenmorangie’s new Festive Pack brings together its signature Highland single malt with two signature whisky glasses. Celebrating the distillery’s 180-year legacy, the pack features Glenmorangie The Original 12 Years Old, a reimagined take on its flagship whisky matured for two additional years. The result is a smooth, creamy profile layered with citrus, vanilla, honey and peach, recognised with a gold medal at the World Whiskies Awards 2024.
3. Black Dog Whisky x Manish Malhotra Limited Edition
Giving festive gifting a couture-inspired spin, Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve has teamed up with designer Manish Malhotra for a limited-edition Scotch whisky collection. Dressed in a striking gold-on-gold palette, the packaging features intricate florals, botanical forms and ornamental motifs, with the design extending to a matching glass.
4. Paul John Christmas Edition 2026 Indian Single Malt Whisky
Paul John whisky closes the list with the ninth instalment of its annual Christmas single malt. The Paul John Christmas Edition 2026 Indian Single Malt Whisky is un-chill-filtered and matured in ex-bourbon and vintage port pipe casks, with dark chocolate, toasted nuts, dried fruit and warm baking spices in the glass.
5. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend Scotch Whisky
Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker has made this limited blend for India’s festive season, and it tastes like it. Cardamom, saffron, rosewater and citrus sit beside dark chocolate, honey and a faint thread of peat smoke. This Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend Scotch Whisky gives a nod to the mithai tray without losing its polish.
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