As the mercury climbs and summer days stretch lazily ahead, warm-weather drinking calls for spirits that are light, refreshing, and effortlessly enjoyable. This is the season of easy pours—served over ice, mixed with minimal fuss, and made for slow afternoons that drift into sundown. From crisp highballs to clean, cooling sips, these easy-drinking spirits are all about beating the heat, without compromising on flavour or finesse.
Short Story Dry Gin
Short Story Dry Gin is a classic London dry gin crafted with a blend of botanicals, including juniper, coriander, and citrus peel. It offers a crisp and refreshing flavor profile with a juniper-forward taste and a hint of floral and citrus notes. This gin is perfect for crafting classic cocktails like the Gin and Tonic or Martini, or for enjoying in a refreshing gin and soda.
Price: 750 ml | INR 900/- approx. in Gurugram
Whistler Whisky
Whistler Whisky is a refined barrel-aged, blended malt, crafted to offer a smooth, balanced and accessible expression of modern Indian whisky. It brings together matured malt and grain spirits, patiently aged in oak barrels to deliver consistency, elegance and everyday drinkability without compromising on character. With warm notes of dried apple, apricot, vanilla cream, and toasted oak on the nose, Whistler delivers a silky palate of rich malt, toffee, pineapple, and gentle spice. The medium finish leaves a graceful trail of mellow sweetness and refinement.
Price: 750 ml | INR 750-1500/- depending on the state and availability.
Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, West Bengal, Daman and Uttar Pradesh
Tinto Heritage Cashew Feni
Tinto Heritage Cashew Feni is a traditional Indian spirit distilled from cashew apples. It offers a unique and exotic taste experience with notes of tropical fruits, nuts, and a hint of earthiness.
Price: 500 ml | INR 1390/- depending on the state and availability.
Cashmir Vodka
India’s first premium small-batch organic craft vodka, Cashmir has quickly become the spirit of sophistication. Crafted from Sona Moti – a rare, 2,000-year-old organic heritage winter wheat, painstakingly revived after near extinction. Known as the “Golden Pearl,” this non-GMO, non-hybrid grain, with pristine Himalayan glacial water from the valleys of Kashmir, creates a vodka of exceptional purity and character. Distilled 7 times and precision-filtered 5 times, CASHMIR delivers a velvety texture and remarkably clean finish. Inspired by the untouched serenity of the Kashmir Valley, it is not just a spirit but a story of heritage, revival and craftsmanship—one that has now been recognized on the world stage.
Price: INR 1,500 and INR 4,190 depending upon state
Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.
Aperol
Aperol is an Italian aperitif known for its vibrant orange color and bittersweet flavor. Made from a blend of bitter oranges, rhubarb, and herbs, it offers a refreshing and citrusy taste with a hint of bitterness. Aperol is a key ingredient in the popular cocktail Aperol Spritz, but it can also be enjoyed on its own over ice with a splash of soda.
Price: 750 ml | INR 1500/- approx. depending on the state and availability.
Maka Zai White Rum
Maka Zai White Rum is a clean and crisp rum crafted in India, perfect for mixing into a wide range of cocktails. It offers a light and refreshing taste profile with subtle hints of sugarcane and citrus. This rum is versatile and can be used as a base spirit for classic cocktails or enjoyed on its own over ice for a refreshing sip.
Price: 750 ml | INR 1955/- approx. depending on the state and availability.
Maya Pistola Agavepura
This 100% aged agave spirit is a distinctive gift for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and bold flavour. Maya Pistola Agave is made from Wild Agave Americana that’s grown in the Deccan Plateau and is a celebration of heritage and authenticity.
Pistola has four expressions, and the most loved ones include Añejo and Extra Añejo, which are aged to perfection. Añejo is a deep gold-brown with a subtle smoky flavour that’s smooth and rich. Extra Añejo is finished in ex-bourbon barrels to give it a flavour similar to Cognac. Both expressions are best served neat or with a splash of water.
Price & Availability of Añejo: Goa: INR 4,499 (700 ml) and INR 1,247 (180 ml bottles).
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