Father’s are truly amazing. From fulfilling every wish of a child, be it buying a toy, a bike, car or educating them to face the world, there are many sacrifices they make to bring up each child in the world. There are few occasions where a child gets an opportunity to thank their dads for all that they have done for them. June 16 is one such opportunity for every child to surprise them with something different. It’s Father’s Day and no, we’re not encouraging any consumption of alcohol, but we’re showcasing some of the top award-winning whiskies that are rare, which could be added to your dad’s collection to make them feel, well special. Read on to know which are the 10 highly-appreciated whiskies handpicked by the CNBC-TV18 Travel Desk that can brighten almost anybody’s day.
Chivas Regal 12 | Price in Mumbai: ₹3,280 | Awards won: Gold at the 2020 International Spirits Challenge and Silver at the 2021 International Wine & Spirits Competition | Chivas Regal 12 is a whisky with its heart firmly placed in Speyside. Crafted by blending aged Speyside whiskies, each bottle offers a rich and smooth taste that sets it apart compared to whiskies from that part of the world. (Image: Chivas)
Chivas 18 | Price in Mumbai: ₹9,500 | Awards won: Gold at the 2020, International Spirits Challenge and Silver at the 2021 International Wine and Spirits Competition | Chivas 18 incorporates 85 distinct flavour notes and is a intricately crafted whisky — a testament to the expertise of its creator Colin Scott. Chivas 18 can be incorporated in any collection, which is evidenced by the prestigious awards it has won. (Image: Chivas)
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old | Price: ₹15,500 | Awards won: WWA Bronze, IWSC Gold, and ISC Gold | Over the course of 18 years, master distiller Alan Winchester, takes this expression through a combination of cask types, including both first and second – fill American oak for tropical fruitiness and ex-sherry oak for spicy complexity. (Image: Glenlivet)
Ardbeg Spectacular | Price : ₹83,000 ($1,000) | Awards won: World’s Best Scotch Whisky by The 2023 New York World Wine And Spirits Competition | 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.
Rampur Asava | Price: ₹9,390 at Duty-Free outlets | Awards won: ‘World’s Best Whisky’ at the John Barleycorn Awards 2023 | Matured in American Bourbon barrels and meticulously finished in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon casks, this results in a unique expression with an impeccable balance. Its recognition at the John Barleycorn Awards highlights the Indian brand’s competition among international spirits. (Image: Rampur)
Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition | Price: ₹9,000 | Awards won: Best in show, double gold | This Indian single malt whisky has emerged as the new frontier in the world of premium spirits, outclassing legendary brands from Ireland and America. Indri’s ₹9,000 Diwali Collector’s Edition recently won the “Best in show, double gold” award at the Whiskies of the World blind tasting in San Francisco beating Scottish rivals. (Image: Indri)
Jameson Black Barrel | Price in Mumbai: ₹4200 | Awards won: Gold. Irish Blended Whisky No Age Statement – 2014. Best Irish Blend – 2014 | Double charring the wood fires up the barrels and gives them new life. Untold richness and complexity awaits in every drop of Jameson Black Barrel. It’s perfect on its own or on the rocks, but it’s also commonly known as the best whiskey for an Old Fashioned. (Image: Jameson)
The Godawan 100 Collector’s edition | Price: Undisclosed | Variants cost: ₹4,100 | Awards won: World’s Best Single Malt at 2024 London Spirits Competition | The Godawan 100 boasts a rich flavour profile, that incorporates dominant traces of caramel, charcoal, cinnamon, and anise and offers a long, dry finish. The Collector’s edition is India’s first artisanal single malt whisky coming from Rajasthan. (Image: Godawan)
Dewars Double Double 37 Years Old | Price: ₹1,49,856 (Approximately) | Awards won: World’s Best Blended Malt at World Whiskies Awards | The limited edition bottle of Dewar’s, Double Double 36 Year Old, is a carefully selected range of Speyside, Highland and Islay Single Malts that have then been aged for over 36 years, blended together and finished in Madeira Casks to create a velvety smooth blended malt whisky. (Image: Dewars)
Ballantine’s 30 Year Old | Price: ₹36,000 | Awards won: Best Scottish Blended Whisky 21 Years and Over at World Whiskies Awards | This rare and exclusive whiskey would be an outstanding addition to your dad’s collection. With a deep gold colour and a complex blend of aromas and flavours including honey, floral, pear, peach and vanilla oakiness, this blend is one of the best in the world to serve and cherish from around the world. (Image: Ballantine’s)
