Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Winter Spirits Roundup: New Releases in Whisky, Vodka, and Agave
This winter, several new spirits have been released in India.
Paul John has launched its annual Christmas Edition whisky and an exclusive Bengaluru Habba edition.
Radico Khaitan introduced Virasat, a single malt whisky focusing on the domestic market.
Cabrón is a new agave spirit designed for cocktails.
Hudka is a regional vodka from the Himalayas.
Liquid Gold is a premium vodka with edible gold flakes.
Seven Islands is a new malt whisky from Tilaknagar Industries.
These releases cater to different tastes and price points, from affordable to luxury.
Paul John released its Christmas Edition 2025 and Bengaluru Habba whisky, with distinct flavors and limited quantities.
Virasat Single Malt Whisky by Radico Khaitan is launched in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, priced between ₹3,500–₹4,500.
Cabrón Destilado de Agave is a new agave spirit designed for cocktails, priced at ₹1,610 in Goa and ₹2,200 in Maharashtra.
Hudka Vodka, distilled from sativa rice, is available only in Uttarakhand for ₹1,320.
Liquid Gold Vodka features 24-carat edible gold flakes and is priced at ₹8,000 in Mumbai.
- Who
- Various Indian and international distilleries
- What
- New spirit releases including whiskies, vodkas, and agave spirits
- When
- Winter season of 2025
- Where
- India, with specific releases in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi
- Why
- To introduce new products and expand market presence
- Paul John Christmas Edition 2025
- Unpeated, matured in ex-bourbon and cream casks, 48% ABV, 6,254 bottles, Rs12,500 in Mumbai
- Paul John Bengaluru Habba
- Airport-exclusive, single cask, 56.4% ABV, 192 bottles, Rs13,150 at Bengaluru Duty Free
- Virasat Single Malt Whisky
- Distilled from Indian barley, matured in bourbon and Ruby Port pipes, Rs3,500–Rs4,500
- Cabrón Destilado de Agave
- Cocktail-first agave spirit, 40% ABV, Rs1,610 in Goa, Rs2,200 in Maharashtra
- Hudka Vodka
- Distilled from sativa rice, blended with Himalayan spring water, Rs1,320 in Uttarakhand
- Liquid Gold Vodka
- Basmati-rice vodka with 24-carat gold flakes, Rs8,000 in Mumbai
- Seven Islands Malt Whisky
- Blended from four single malts, Rs5,200 in Maharashtra