6 Homegrown Spirits That You Should Stock Up For Your Diwali Parties
Looking for a new bar line up as friends and family gather for cards at your home this Diwali? Here's a roundup of six homegrown spirits that should find a spot on your bar stands.
Diwali is all about family and friends coming together for revelry and celebration. Whether it is your friends coming together for a cards party at your place or family getting together for an elaborate meal, it is a good spirit that can round off a perfect evening. Whether you want to give your bar stands a face lift or surprise your friends with an impressive spirit line up, here’s a round up of six homegrown spirits that you should stock up on before invites for your next Diwali party are sent off.
Davana Vermouth Indica
Davana Vermouth Indica is India’s first 100% homegrown vermouth that is not just a flavourful alternative to imported vermouths but also celebrates Indian botanicals. It is prepared using high-quality wine and native botanicals and is available in two distinct variants, each with its own flavour profile. The Davana Rossa offers a rich and layered profile with notes of red berries and wild herbs.
Davana Bianco is an aromatic spirit that features floral, citrus, and spice notes rendering it a refreshing and complex character. Either sip it on its own or stir it into your favourite cocktail to make your Diwali more special.
Price: Goa: INR 1,100 (Goa), Bangalore: INR 1,350, Mumbai: INR 1,650
Monarch Legacy Edition By Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.
Monarch Legacy Edition by Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. is a brandy that not only lives up to its royal name but also makes for the perfect spirit for all your cards parties and Diwali get togethers. It is one of the few 100% pure grape brandies that are prepared using Indian and French grape varieties and aged for up to eight years.
The brandy is matured in carefully-chosen French oak ex-wine casks. Experience a beautifully-layered flavour profile of dried fruits and spices, with a velvety depth that’s perfect for festive evenings as you sip on Monarch Legacy this Diwali .
Price: Maharashtra: INR 6,750, Goa: INR 4,000, and Pondicherry: INR 3,500
Pistola Añejo By Maya Pistola Agavepura
Pistola Añejo is Asia’s first premium, aged agave spirit. It is crafted from wild agave Americana that is grown and aged for over 14 months on Indian soil.
The deep gold-brown spirit with an oaky smell is aged in virgin American white oak. The spirit is smooth on the palate and features notes of cocoa and dried figs layered over a subtle smokiness.
Price: Goa: INR 4,499 (700 ml) and INR 1,247 (180 ml bottles),
Maharashtra: INR 7,850 (700 ml) and INR 2,495 (180 ml),
Rajasthan: INR 5,035 (700 ml)
Juniper Bomb By Nao Spirits & Beverages
Juniper Bomb, a gin by Nao Spirits and Beverages was created by accident in 2020. A power outage extended a batch of Greater Than’s (another gin by Nao Spirits) botanical soak from 10 hours to nearly 36 hours. This outage resulted in a bold and juniper-forward gin that would elevate your celebrations this festive season.
Compared to Greater Than, the newly-formed, accidental spirit was three times more juniper loaded and was a classic London Dry-style gin that feels almost like you are biting into a plump juniper berry. In addition to being bold and complex at first, the spirit finishes with notes of ripe lychees. Enjoy it with lots of ice and tonic, and no additional garnish.
Price: Goa: INR 1,450
Harayana: INR 1,700 – INR 2,000
Maharashtra: INR 2,400
Karnataka: INR 2,390
Godawan Artisanal Single Malt
Called the Spirit of the Desert and born in Rajasthan, the Godawan Artisanal Single Malt is a spirit for all ocassions. The Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded offers indulgent layers of caramel paired with a buttery richness that resembles that of baklava. While Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice presents a brighter and sweeter profile with a fruity allure.
Price: Starting from INR 2,800 to INR 6,000. Available in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Dubai
Hapusa By Nao Spirits & Beverages
Hapusa is the world’s first Himalayan dry gin by Nao Spirits and Beverages. Juniper lies at the heart of the spirit and it is crafted with wild juniper hand-foraged from the Himalayas. Hapusa, with its bold and earthy character would be a unique addition to your bar stand this as your friends and family gather for Diwali. The addition of Indian botanicals like Gondhoraj lime, raw mango, and turmeric creates a spirit that brings to you the Himalayan terroir in a bottle.
Price: Chandigarh: INR 2,231,
Uttar Pradesh: INR 3,630
Madhya Pradesh: INR 3,016
West Bengal: INR 2,640
Haryana: INR 2,500
Pune: INR 3,200
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