The whisky releases of 2026 so far bring together rare aged Scotch, limited-edition single malts and collaborations that push the boundaries of cask maturation and presentation. We feature 5 best whisky releases of 2026 and their prices in Delhi. The list includes the Macallan Carta Nautica 20 Year Old, The Glendronach Aged 56 Years, The Balvenie 1931 Collection, Yamazaki Refill Spanish Oak and Bowmore's Captivo Collection. From anniversary bottlings made in extremely limited numbers to expressions shaped by distinctive oak casks, these releases offer plenty for whisky enthusiasts and collectors to consider. Here is what each whisky bottle brings to the table and how much it costs.
The Macallan Carta Nautica 20 Year Old takes an unusual approach to cask maturation, beginning in sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, before moving into American oak casks that previously held bourbon. Bottled at 42% ABV, the travel-retail release brings together notes of orange peel, mango, peach tea and chocolate orange. Its presentation draws on nautical charts and the journey of oak across the Atlantic.
The Macallan Carta Nautica 20 Year Old price in Delhi: approx. Rs 75,000.
Released to mark The Glendronach's 200th anniversary, this 56-year-old single malt whisky was distilled in 1968 and matured initially in Oloroso sherry casks before being transferred to Spanish oak Pedro Ximénez hogsheads in 2014. Bottled at 44.9% ABV, it has notes of dark cocoa and mature spice. The release is limited to 200 hand-numbered crystal decanters worldwide.
The Glendronach Aged 56 Years price in Delhi: approx. Rs 53 lakh.
The Balvenie 1931 Collection brings together an 88-year-old single malt whisky and two younger limited editions, aged 12 and 15 years. The oldest expression was distilled in 1931, matured in a refill sherry butt sourced from Jerez and bottled in 2019, with just 17 bottles produced. The 12-year-old uses home-malted barley, while the 15-year-old features barley grown and malted at the distillery. Artist Daniel Arsham created the collection's sculptural presentation.
The Balvenie 12 Year Old price in Delhi: approx. Rs 11,400.
The Balvenie 15 Year Old price: approx. Rs 19,000.
The Balvenie 88 Year Old price: undisclosed
Bottled at 48% ABV, The Yamazaki Refill Spanish Oak 2026 Edition explores the gentler influence of Spanish oak casks that have been used for maturation more than once. The limited-edition Japanese single malt whisky opens with stewed apricot and hints of clove and nutmeg, followed by fresh cherries, dried figs, charred peach and shaved cacao. Its finish brings fruit-forward coffee notes and a trace of wood smoke.
The Yamazaki Refill Spanish Oak 2026 price in Delhi: approx. Rs 30,000.
Created with New York design studio Snarkitecture, Bowmore's Captivo Collection features two 20-year-old Islay single malts. Oak Voyage matures in American oak ex-bourbon casks before finishing in American oak Oloroso sherry butts, bringing notes of dark cherry, candied orange, honey and gentle smoke. Sherry Cask Pursuit takes a more sherry-led approach, using Spanish oak Oloroso casks before a final maturation in Oloroso sherry hogsheads.
Bowmore Captivo Oak Voyage price in Delhi: approx. Rs 39,600.
Bowmore Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit price in Delhi: approx. Rs 40,700.
Note: Whisky prices in Delhi are approximate and may vary due to taxes, import duties, retailer mark-ups and availability.