Scotch may have long held the connoisseur-favourite reputation but it’s a sweet American number whose popularity has gone from strength to strength (pun intended) in recent years. Bursting with notes of caramel and vanilla — it works like a charm in cocktails and is an indispensable part of any bar. Best part? You don’t need to break the bank for a sip. Here’s our pick of the best bourbon whiskey options in India at price points under INR 6000.
From Manhattan to Old Fashioned, most classic whiskey cocktails have bartenders reaching for a bottle of bourbon. Made in the USA, this amber is strictly made on American soil from a mixture of fermented gain that’s at least 51 percent corn. In addition to this, it’s aged in new charred oak barrels, proofed using only water, and bottled at about 40 percent ABV. Every sip is sweet, bursting with notes of vanilla, honey, toffee, and caramel. And although options in India are limited — with Scottish blends and Indian single malts currently in the spotlight — a few big brand bottles make for quite the worthy investment. Here’s our list of the best bourbon whiskey picks at price points under INR 6000.
Best bourbon whiskey options at price points under INR 6000
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight
Starting this list out strong is a popular name in the bourbon game — having crafted the finest sips since 1812. The Kentucky Straight rendition is no exception — boasting over 200 flavour notes, floral and sweet to spicy and earthy. Rich and rounded, every sip sings with notes of orange, cocoa, caramel, cinnamon, mint, vanilla, and tobacco spice. The finish, meanwhile, is long and smooth.
Price: INR 6,000 approx.
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight
With a 200-year-old legacy to its name — Buffalo Trace is a go-to for many bourbon enthusiasts. And for good reason. The delicious number pours a deep amber and is quite complex. Every sip bursts with notes of mint, molasses, and vanilla. These are complemented by hints of toffee, spice, oak, dark fruit, and anise. The finish, meanwhile, is long and smooth.
Price: INR 5,000 approx.
Evan Williams
As one of the world’s best-selling whiskey — not to mention, the second largest brand in the US — Evan Williams is no stranger to success. Its Kentucky Bourbon hails from Kentucky’s first commercial distillery and is smooth and rich. It pours amber — with whiffs of mint and vanilla coming through right at the outset. Every sip sings with notes of caramel, pepper, brown sugar, and oak. The finish, meanwhile, is long.
Price: INR 4,000 approx.
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight
Crafted with recipes passed down generations — straight from the great-great-grandfather — Jim Beam is a wildly-popular bourbon choice. The Kentucky Straight number is medium bodied and aged for four years in American white oak. Smooth and elegant, every sip sings with notes of apple, oak, vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon.
Price: INR. 3,000 approx.
Wild Turkey
Rounding out this list is one of the best-selling names in the American bourbon game. Aged in American white oak with a level four alligator char — which involves burning the barrel for a few seconds — this whiskey is deep and delicious. Every sip bursts with notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and spice. The finish, meanwhile, is full and rich.
Price: INR 3,000 approx.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Is bourbon 100% alcohol?
Most bourbons sit at about 80 proof (40 percent alcohol by volume).
– Is bourbon available in India?
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight, Wild Turkey, Jim Beam Kentucky Straight, and Evan Williams are popular bourbon options in India.
Eshita Srinivas
Senior Digital Writer - Entertainment and Food & Drinks
Eshita is a food, alcohol, travel, and entertainment writer who spends her days zeroing in on the next big trend to write about. She’s a communication graduate with bylines in Conde Nast Traveller India, GQ India, Deccan Herald, and Girls Buzz. When not at work, you’re likely to find her hunting for a good read or charting out the perfect itinerary for a solo trip across Asia.
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