Celebrate the Holiday Season with Diageo India

The Holiday season is around the corner and what makes it better is a feel-good tradition of gifting. The ultimate occasion to pop open a special bottle with family and friends elevates the idea of togetherness. No matter the kind of celebration, an elegant tipple can make for a great gift to share with someone during the holidays.

The options between different spirits and liqueurs don’t run slim, and there is something for everyone. Whether you prefer the refreshing taste of a London Dry gin, a peaty single malt, a classic whisky, or a dessert liqueur – here’s a guide to some of the most sophisticated liquids that will leave you spoilt for choice.

EPITOME RESERVE

A proud tribute to the Indian collective spirit, it represents our traditions of welcoming, sharing, and nurturing

Second edition of United’s Epitome Reserve whisky is a limited-edition Peated Single Malt with just 3,600 numbered bottles, signed by the Master Blender Mahesh Patil himself. An artisanal craft spirit, Epitome Reserve Peated Single Malt whisky comes in an elegant package with subtle hues of scarlet and maroon and is meant to be a collectible and a souvenir. Both the packaging as well as the liquid are a nod to the “rooted and risen” and celebrate the longevity of a banyan tree.

The one-of-its-kind single malt whisky is created using seven inimitable steps. Only select Indian six-row barley, that travel from the Himalayan foothills over 2000 kilometers to Goa, go into the making of Epitome Reserve Peated Single Malt whisky. Then, the sweet waters of the Mandovi river hydrate the heads of perfectly broken grains, and the heat from the Islay peat give the full-bodied earthy grains an unmissable marine twist. The play of the sea and spice ensue as the liquid moves from copper pot stills to maturation in American Oak casks against the briny Goan sea breeze. The liquid is then exclusively finished in cabernet sauvignon casks.

Why this is the one: The result of the distillation is a vibrant and lively flavor – reminiscent of mint, plum, mulberry and cherry

Best Enjoyed: Neat, on the rocks or with a dash of water

THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN

A Single Malt that can be unapologetically enjoyed your way

Diageo’s Singleton of Glendullan 12,15 and 18-year-old are single malt scotch whiskies, matured in high proportion of American oak casks mixed with a small portion of European oak casks to balance the flavour profile of the liquid. All three variants, 12-year-old, 15-year-old & 18-year-old are extraordinarily inclusive and not bound by any traditions of the past.

Why this is the one: The result of the distillation is an easy to enjoy single malt with fresh fruit aromas, a sweet, honeyed palate, and a creamy lingering finish. A whisky created to be enjoyed, from the very first sip.

Best Enjoyed: Makes for an exceptional base spirit to craft cocktails and is a unique option to pair with a variety of cuisines.

TALISKER

Powerful, smoky, made by the sea – Talisker is renowned for its maritime character

Diageo’ s Talisker 10 YO single malt can be classified as rugged, adventurous, and refined. Talisker is the oldest Single Malt Scotch Whisky and is said to have been made by the sea, as it comes from a distillery on the shores of the Isle of Skye, one of the most remote, rocky, yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland.

Why this is the one: This single malt is indeed a powerhouse, challenging but well-rounded. Talisker brings in a flavour from the peat burned during the malting process. Beneath the smoke you will find soft fruits and cereal notes, and in the older expressions a rich vanilla imbued by the aging process.

Best enjoyed: Talisker neat will allow guests to fully grasp and enjoy Talisker whisky in all its glory.

COPPER DOG

A unique blend of eight fine Speyside whiskies ready to break conventions

Born out of the warm and mischievous atmosphere of the Copper Dog pub in the Craigellachie Hotel, Speyside, the liquid is a creation of a group of collaborators, connected by the original instigator Piers Adams, an entrepreneur and founder of some of the world’s most influential bars and clubs, including London’s Mahiki and Whisky Mist. Together, they got on to create a whisky that is rouge, inclusive, real, and rascally.

Why this is the one: The whisky is a unique blend of no fewer than 8 single malt whiskies (including Knockando, Rose Isle and Inchgower), slowly marred together in old oak casks. With caramelised sugars, soft fruits and a gentle wood presence alongside a creamy finish that enhances the subtle, distant spices of the liquid, it is an integration of ripe orchard fruits (apples and pears), berries and a hint of citrus, layered above a background of sweet wood and creamy vanilla fudge.

Best Enjoyed: Copper Dog contains a palate that has a rich creamy mouthfeel that can be mixed in any way you please, however it should be preferred straight up or in a cocktail over the bar table.

BAILEYS

One of life’s most pleasurable indulgences

Baileys Original Irish Cream was introduced in 1974, when the founders wanted to take two simple treasures that their country was known for – delicious dairy cream and Irish whiskey and combine them. Through a process that went through two years of trial and error, they created the delicious Baileys recipe we now know and love.

Why this is the one: With a creamy nose and subtle hints of vanilla, chocolate and Irish whiskey, the taste is a smooth and silky texture with a satisfying aftertaste.

Best enjoyed: Whether you’re baking or cocktail-making, Baileys is the perfect ingredient. From gooey Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake to classy Baileys Espresso Martini, Baileys’ recipes hit the sweet spot every time!

TANQUERAY LONDON DRY GIN

Infused with the spirit of ingenuity

Tanqueray has had a huge role to play in the ‘Ginnaissance’ in India as a premium gin brand. By giving consumers four perfectly balanced botanicals and one unmistakable gin, Tanqueray has opened the pathways for gin to become everyone’s go-to drink. Tanqueray has travelled the world in search for the finest botanicals, handpicking the ones to suit his sensibilities.

Tanqueray London Dry is one of the most awarded gins in the world. It is voted #1 by bartenders in a poll by ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’—making it a spirit bartender love to explore.

Why this is the one: All the botanicals are redistilled together in high quality neutral grain spirit in a traditional pot, creating Tanqueray’s distinctive flavor of piney juniper and faint lemon zest. This unique combination makes it the most versatile gin with an exclusive flavor which stands out in any cocktail. It’s a spirit bartenders love to explore.

Best enjoyed: By creating the classic gin drinks to test the spirit with – First up, try making a Gin and Tonic. Follow it up with a Martini, stirred not shaken. And end with a Tom Collins

GORDON’S LONDON DRY GIN

For the best #SplendidSunsets

Gordon’s iconic reputation has been built since its initial conception as a Southwark based distillery in 1769. The production later moved to Clerkenwell in 1786 and the white spirit sailed the seas through the 1800s, creating legions of fans the world over. For decades, certainly for the 20 years leading up to the 2006 gin boom, Gordon’s was the one and only name people would instantly associate with gin and it’s still beloved by its many passionate supporters. Today, Gordon’s is the world’s number one best-selling Gin. Awarded four Royal Warrants and an impressive selection of international gin prizes.

Why this is the one: Gordon’s is a gin that’s enjoyed, not dissected. The blend has been made using only four carefully chosen botanicals and a neutral grain spirit, all the highest quality to create its distinctively refreshing taste. Gordon’s has a higher juniper content than almost any other gin.

Best enjoyed: It is accompanied by lemon and grapefruit juice, with sugar and soda water stirred through to give a light and lively taste. Simply add some lemon and grapefruit wheels to serve an ultra-aesthetic cocktail.

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL

An extraordinary whisky for extraordinary occasions

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is an unrivalled masterpiece. It is an exquisite blend made from some of Scotland’s rarest and most exceptional whiskies. Only one in every ten thousand casks has the elusive quality, character, and flavor to deliver the remarkable signature taste of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Why this is the one: Created from hand-selected casks of some of the rarest and most exceptional whiskies, there is no sensory experience quite like Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Best enjoyed: Savor this classic scotch in any way you like – on its own, over ice or with a dash of water.

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