Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Regal Rajasthani Rose Wine's Legacy Returns After Decades
Imagine a special drink from the old days of Indian kings, called Maharani Mahansar Shahi Gulab!
It's made with roses and many herbs, like a super flavorful potion.
This drink has been around for 250 years.
The kings liked it, and now anyone can try it.
It was banned for a while, but now it's back because the government wants to protect it.
It tastes like a mix of flowers and spices, and a bottle costs around Rs 1000-1200.
It's a taste of history!
Maharani Mahansar Shahi Gulab, a Rajasthani heritage liquor, revives a 250-year-old legacy.
The liquor is crafted with grain alcohol, Damask roses from Pushkar, and over 75 herbs and spices.
Originally made for Rajasthani royalty, production was later delegated to feudal lords.
Heritage liquor was banned after Indian Independence until the Heritage Liquor Bill of 1998.
Maharani Mahansar is available in multiple flavors and is reasonably priced due to government subsidies.
- Who
- Rajasthani royalty and now available to connoisseurs.
- What
- Maharani Mahansar Shahi Gulab, a Rajasthani heritage liquor.
- When
- Originating nearly 250 years ago, banned post-Independence until 1997, and revived by the Heritage Liquor Bill.
- Where
- Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- To revive the regal Rajasthani heritage and cater to refined tastes, while also preserving cultural legacy.
Original Production
Modern Production
Production Methods
Original Production
Production initially was for royals, by Ayurvedic physicians.
Modern Production
Production later delegated to feudal lords and spirit-makers.
- Name
- Maharani Mahansar Shahi Gulab
- Main Ingredients
- Grain alcohol, Damask roses, and over 75 herbs and spices
- Alcohol Content
- 35.7%
- Price
- Rs 1000-1200 (750 ml bottle)
- Origin
- 18th century Rajasthan
- Distillation
- Thrice distilled in copper vessels
- Ban Period
- Post-Independence until 1997