5 Indian Single Malt Whiskies For Luxury Festive Gifting: Amrut Greedy Angels, Rampur Jugalbandi, Paul John Mithuna And Others With Price

Indian single malt whisky has established itself as a category to watch, with distilleries experimenting with cask maturation, indigenous barley and flavour profiles shaped by the country's climate. For festive gifting, the options extend beyond familiar core expressions to include limited releases and whiskies with distinctive production stories. These five Indian single malts whiskies from Indri, Rampur, Paul John, Amrut and Godawan offer different approaches to the category, with provenance, maturation and presentation making each worth considering.

5 Indian Single Malt Whiskies For Festive Gifting

Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 is a limited-edition Indian single malt matured in hand-selected Ruby Port wine casks from Portugal. Crafted from six-row barley and distilled in traditional copper pot stills, the whisky is bottled at 50% ABV, with just 600 individually numbered bottles available in India. On the nose, it reveals black cherries, wild berries and ripe plums, followed by a palate of honeyed fruits, roasted nuts, toffee, vanilla and figs. A long, fruit-forward finish completes the profile. The fourth release in Indri’s annual Diwali Collector’s Edition series, the expression made its international debut in London before being showcased at The Whisky Show.

Price: Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 is priced between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 35,000, it is available in Gurgaon, Chandigarh and Bengaluru.

Rampur Jugalbandi No. 5 is an Indian single malt matured in American bourbon barrels and finished in Tokaji wine casks. The bourbon barrels contribute tropical fruit, while the wine casks add sweetness and spice. On the nose, the whisky reveals apricot, peach, mango, lychee and pear, followed by caramel, roasted almond, vanilla, honey and chocolate. The palate is creamy, with notes of honey, caramel and vanilla balanced by oak. Part of Rampur's Jugalbandi collection, which explores different cask finishes, No. 5 is a distinctive choice for whisky enthusiasts interested in Indian single malts and wine-cask maturation.

Price: Rampur Jugalbandi No. 5 costs approx. Rs 27,600 (700ml / 70CL) at Delhi duty-free.

Made in Goa, Paul John Mithuna is part of the distillery's Zodiac collection. Bottled at 58 per cent ABV, this unpeated Indian single malt is non-chill-filtered and has a concentrated flavour profile. Its tasting notes include liquorice, beeswax, honey, vanilla, coffee mocha, orange peel and dark cocoa. The combination of sweetness, spice and darker flavours distinguishes it from lighter, fruit-forward single malts. Mithuna is an option for a whisky enthusiast who appreciates higher-strength bottlings and a more intense tasting experience.

Price: Paul John Mithuna priced around Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000 for a 750ml bottle in India.

Amrut Greedy Angels is a rare Indian single malt made from 100 per cent unpeated Indian six-row barley and matured for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels. The distillery describes the release as limited to 900 bottles worldwide, making it a collector-oriented option rather than an everyday purchase. Its tasting notes include blood orange, vanilla, honey, spice and cocoa, with oak becoming more pronounced on the palate. The extended maturation and limited production distinguish Greedy Angels within Amrut's portfolio. For a collector, it offers a more unusual alternative to the brand's established core expressions.

Price: Amrut Little Greedy Angels 8 Year Old priced around Rs 23,800 per bottle in India.

Godawan 100 is a collector's-edition Indian single malt inspired by Rajasthan and the Great Indian Bustard. Produced by Diageo India, Godawan uses locally sourced six-row barley and matures its whisky in the region's hot, dry climate. The brand also explores cask finishing influenced by Indian botanicals, linking its production to the landscape and traditions of Rajasthan. Godawan 100 was introduced as a limited collector's release, making it a distinctive choice for someone interested in Indian provenance and whisky with a story beyond the spirit itself.

Price: Godawan 100 price range of Rs 2,800 to Rs 6,000 in India.