Most Overrated Brands of Whiskey

From the taste of the whiskey to the overall finish of the whiskey, there a lot of people who love to judge whiskeys in various ways. However, a lot of them just consider the price of the whiskey and then move forward with it. The Indian market is filled with all kinds of whiskeys at a varied price range. Hence, it can be quite a daunting task to select your whiskey from a wide range of whiskeys in the market. This is why we have compiled a list of some good, cheap whiskey brands in India that won’t hurt your pocket:

1. Royal Stag - One can’t simply go wrong with the flavours and notes of this whiskey. This whiskey has a woody and fruity flavour with a touch of smoke and burnt wood. This whiskey is produced by Pernod Ricard. It is medium-bodied and has a rounded mouthfeel. This whiskey is known to be quite smooth with a touch of smoke. This whiskey is value for money, and rightly so.

2. Imperial Blue - Everybody loves this whiskey in the Indian market, owing to its wonderful flavour and impeccable tasting notes and patterns. This young alcohol has hints of caramel and lemon juice. The finish of this whiskey is short and sweet. It has a medium amber colour with wonderful tasting notes. The best part about this whiskey is that it doesn’t hurt your pocket.

3. Jameson Irish whiskey - If you’re lucky and its monsoon, you can make optimum use of this whiskey to make Irish coffee. This whiskey is also great for those people who are seeking something assertive, yet warm. This whiskey is aged for at least four years, which is the reason why it tastes impeccable. It is an extremely smooth whiskey with a good punch too.

4. Ballantine’s - This whiskey is very cheap and reasonable for the kind of quality that it offers. It has a fruity and sweet flavour which is loved by everyone, even the beginners who don’t know much about whiskeys. Ballantine’s is the best whiskey for those who are fond of floral whiskeys with a taste f honey, sweetened sugars and citrus fruits.

5. Blender’s Pride - This brand is owned by Pernod Ricard and was founded in 1995. This brown coloured whiskey has a smooth and smoky flavour with hints of peaches and cherries. One can’t simply go wrong with a whiskey like this that bears impeccable taste.