Some wise man once said that the best place to buy the best ‘nectar’ read liquor is at the Airport Duty-free. Indeed, the Airport Duty-free is such a delight to explore, right? But there are so many brands and too many neatly stacked counters and shelves to delve into… and to pick the best and the right alcohol is indeed a herculean feat. So TheGlitz curated an assortment of the best liquor available at Duty-free all across India.
Presenting TheGlitz Curated 6 Best Liquors At Duty-free
Chivas Extra 13
Extra aged, extra cask, extra flavour
Back in the 19th century, John and James Chivas refused to settle, always pushing the boundaries of what was expected. In their Aberdeen Emporium, they imported different spirits and spices from across the globe, fascinated by a world of flavor.
Chivas Extra 13 Rum Cask Selection is an exceptionally sweet whisky that adds a new layer of flavor to the luxurious Chivas house style. If you’re after the sweetest Scotch, look no further, finishing a portion of our blended Scotch whisky in rum casks brings the best of Scotland to sweeter, more tropical shores.
Nose
Delightfully sweet with hints of citrus
Taste
Explosion of juicy orange, sweet apricot jam and sticky honey
Finish
A lingering sweetness accompanied by a touch of cinnamon
Price
INR 5090
Location
Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru airports
Jameson Caskmates
Jameson Caskmates was born from the collaboration between Jameson and Cork’s Franciscan Well Brewery. Our Jameson triple-distilled whiskey is aged in craft stout-seasoned oak barrels and while our signature smoothness is very much intact, notes of cocoa, coffee and butterscotch confirm the stout influence. Caskmates is a head-turning, modern Irish whiskey.
Nose
An initial aroma of freshly cut hay is complemented by a crisp orchard fruit character – green apples and pears, with a twist of lime zest. Mild pot still spices appear, deepening from green tea to hazelnut and milk chocolate
Taste
The initial sweet mouth coating typical of the Irish pot still inclusion is quickly complemented by the subtle touch of hops and cocoa beans from the beer cask finish
Finish
Long and sweet with milk chocolate and butterscotch
Price
INR 3790
Location
Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru airports
GLENMORANGIE SIGNET
A velvet explosion, inspired by espresso.
As Dr Bill, the freethinking Director of Whisky Creation, enjoyed a cup of his favourite Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, the notion of Signet first came to him. At once his mind filled with spiralling mocha flavours that he could not forget. It would take him years to bring our unprecedented whisky to life. But in its tiramisu tones and melting chocolate, you can taste his most delicious imaginings.
Signet begins with our precious chocolate malt spirit, made just once a year in our giraffe-high stills. Its espresso-like intensity fills our Distillery with aromas more familiar in an Italian coffee bar. Over the years, we temper its power with rare and treasured casks. Bourbon for creaminess. Sherry for sweetness. The spice of virgin charred oak. All balanced by some of the oldest whisky we own. The result? A velvet explosion of flavour. Bursts of bitter mocha, sizzling spice and waves of dark chocolate, mellowed by smooth butterscotch. Whisky, as you have never tasted it before.
Taste: A velvet explosion of crackling spices swirls around bitter mocha and dark chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and mellow butterscotch.
Aroma: Coffee, ginger and cinnamon melt into dark chocolate and tiramisu, with dark toffee, crystallized orange peel and rich fruit cake.
Finish: Mocha and spice combine with cappuccino and amaretto, before a finale of chocolate-coated raisins and orange.
Price: INR 50,900
Location: At all airport duty-free
ARDBEG 25 YEAR OLD
Renowned Islay Distillery Ardbeg has once again proved that even age cannot tame its smoky power with ‘Aged and Caged’ Ardbeg 25 Years Old being recognised as the World’s Best Scotch Whisky by The 2023 New York World Wine And Spirits Competition. A quarter of a century aged in ex-bourbon casks, has yielded the most intricate and beguiling flavours ever experienced in the Ultimate Islay Single Malt.
A supreme single malt, the Ardbeg 25 Years Old proves unequivocally that age cannot tame Ardbeg’s smoky power, but it can yield some of the most complex and majestic flavours ever to emerge from the distillery. It offers whisky lovers the opportunity to experience Ardbeg at its most intricate, balanced and beguiling.
Price: USD 1,100
Availability:
Ardbeg 25 Years Old is available as a limited edition drop via Travel Retail outlets at Delhi International Airport, India
DON JULIO 1942
Don Julio 1942 Tequila stands out not only for its popularity but also for its meticulous craftsmanship. Each bottle is crafted from hand-selected 100% Blue Weber Agave plants grown in the volcanic soils of Mexico’s Jalisco highlands. The agave undergoes a 72-hour slow roasting process in traditional masonry ovens, resulting in a complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and warm oak.
Every batch of Don Julio 1942 Tequila is distilled and aged for a minimum of two and a half years in American oak barrels, ensuring its signature smoothness and depth of character. Master distiller Enrique de Colsa’s expertise guarantees an unforgettable sensory experience with every sip.
Whether savored neat, over ice or as the key ingredient in luxurious cocktails, Don Julio 1942 Tequila guarantees to enchant the senses and make an enduring impact.
Availability:
Don Julio 1942 is available at Delhi International Airport, India
Price
On request
THE MACALLAN COLOUR COLLECTION
The Macallan Colour Collection is a global travel exclusive with age-statement single malt Scotch whiskies. From the gold oak of the Colour Collection 12 Years Old to the Colour Collection 18 Years Old, the range spans the radiant tones of the whisky spectrum, to showcase the exquisite natural tones derived from maturation in The Macallan’s exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks.
The Macallan Colour Collection is a collaboration with visionary US graphic designer David Carson, who took inspiration from Jerez, a singular land of historic vineyards and fine wines where The Macallan’s sherry-seasoned oak casks are crafted. In his studio, he created a unique set of designs which feature on the Colour Collection’s vibrant packaging and take centre stage in a campaign which showcases his signature collage style.
The Whisky Maker’s notes are as follows:
The Macallan Colour Collection 12 Years Old
Nose: Sweet oak, lemon peel with vanilla biscuits and pear
Palate: Syrup sponge with citrus curd, orchard fruits and a hint of nutmeg
Finish: Medium with sweet oak and citrus peel
The Macallan Colour Collection 15 Years Old
Nose: Gentle oak, vanilla toffee, candied orange peel and crystalised ginger
Palate: Sweet citrus pastry with creamy vanilla custard and baked peaches
Finish: Medium with toasted oak, citrus and cinnamon
The Macallan Colour Collection 18 Years Old
Nose: Clementine, pana cotta, baked apples with sultanas sweet oak
Palate: Vanilla sponge, milk chocolate with orange, citrus peel, oak and honeycomb
Finish: Medium with sweet oak and orange
Price – On request
