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Exceptional Whiskies To Sip And Savour This Winter
Exceptional Whiskies To Sip And Savour This Winter
As the temperature drops and the nights stretch a little longer, winter becomes the perfect season to slow down and savour a great whisky. There's something magical about the way a well-crafted dram warms the senses, pairing effortlessly with hearty dishes, fireside conversations, or quiet evenings indoors.
Whether enjoyed with roasted meats, cheese platters, or chocolate desserts, each whisky brings its own seasonal personality to the table. Hibiki Japanese Harmony offers refined balance for calm, quiet evenings; Toki adds a richer, softly smoky twist to lively winter gatherings; Yamazaki 12 carries nostalgic warmth in every sip; Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish brings coastal smoke, fruit depth, and Port-cask richness for collectors and connoisseurs; Teacher's Reserve wraps any winter moment in easy, familiar comfort; Laphroaig 10 Year Old delivers classic Islay peat with a long warming finish; and Maker's Mark adds smooth, warm sweetness through its signature wheated bourbon profile, pairing beautifully with winter desserts and hearty dishes.
Here are eight exceptional whiskies to sip, savour, and share this winter.
1. Toki Suntory Whisky
For winter sipping, the Toki family offers two distinct expressions of Suntory's blending mastery, with Toki Black available exclusively in travel retail. Suntory Whisky Toki, a harmony of Chita grain, Hakushu malt, and select Yamazaki malts delivers a bright, crisp profile with notes of green apple, basil, and white grape.
If you enjoy something refreshing, citrus-forward, and effortlessly versatile, this is your perfect winter highball whisky. But if you prefer a richer, softly smoky dram, Toki Black offers depth: crafted with Hakushu heavily peated malt and Hakushu grain, it brings baked apple, oregano, butterscotch, and warm spice wrapped in gentle, lingering smoke. Two Toki expressions: one vibrant and zesty, the other cosy and smoky, each offering a different take on “time," depending on how you want to savour it this season.
Availability: Toki Original: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Assam, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Chandigarh, Punjab, UP.
Toki Black 1L: Delhi Duty Free, Mumbai's Ospree Duty Free, and select Indian airports.
2. Yamazaki 12 Years Old
Founded in 1923, Yamazaki is Japan's first and most iconic malt whisky distillery. The 12-Year-Old expression stands at the heart of its legacy, showcasing the depth, refinement, and multi-layered character that define Yamazaki.
Matured in a combination of sherry, American oak, and Mizunara casks, it offers notes of peach, clove, dried fruit, and the incense-like spice of Mizunara oak. Elegant, contemplative, and warming, this whisky feels made for slow winter evenings and festive gatherings alike.
Availability: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Punjab, Telangana, Delhi Duty Free, Ospree Duty Free, and select Indian airports.
3. Hibiki Japanese Harmony
A highlight of the winter whisky lineup, Hibiki Japanese Harmony embodies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, a symphony of more than 10 malt and three grain whiskies, some aged up to 20 years, blended with precision by Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Transparent, layered, and deeply expressive, it reflects the harmony that defines the House of Suntory.
Created to honour Suntory's 90-year legacy, it remains the perfect introduction to Japanese whisky: elegant, balanced, and ideal for slow, reflective winter evenings. With gentle sweetness, delicate florals, and seamless balance, it pairs beautifully with light winter fare such as roasted nuts, charcuterie, and fragrant Japanese dishes.
Availability: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Chandigarh, Punjab, UP.
4. Hibiki Harmony Master's Select
One of Japan's most celebrated whiskies, Hibiki embodies the harmony between nature and craftsmanship at the House of Suntory. Grounded in Monozukuri, the meticulous Japanese art of making, Harmony Master's Select blends malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita into an intricate, balanced expression offered exclusively in travel retail.
Inspired by Japan's 24 traditional seasons reflected in the 24 facets of its elegant bottle, this whisky brings gentle sweetness, subtle floral notes, and a refined finish, making it a serene companion for restorative winter evenings.
Availability: Delhi Duty Free, Mumbai's Ospree Duty Free, and select Indian airports.
5. Teacher's Reserve
For those who enjoy winter drams with more depth, Teacher's Reserve stands out as a richly peated Scotch with a contemporary edge. Built on the fully peated backbone of Ardmore and finished in American, European, and ex-Islay casks, it delivers warm smoky richness layered with honeyed malt, soft fruit, and spice. It pairs effortlessly with hearty winter plates like kebabs, grills, and slow-cooked dishes.
Bold yet comforting, it's a whisky with conviction, character, and a lingering finish perfect for colder months.
Availability: Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana.
6. Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Part of Bowmore's Appellations Series, a travel retail exclusive, this expression merges centuries of Islay craftsmanship with a global cask perspective. The 16-Year-Old is matured in American oak ex-bourbon and European oak sherry casks, then finished in Ruby Port casks from Portugal's Douro Valley.
It brings together coastal smoke, fruit depth, and layered complexity. For collectors and seasoned whisky enthusiasts, this is a refined, winter-ready interpretation of Bowmore's signature style.
Availability: Delhi Duty Free, Mumbai's Ospree Duty Free, and select Indian airports.
7. Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Laphroaig 10 captures the raw, elemental spirit of Islay, bold peat smoke layered with sea spray, wet earth, and a touch of brine. Beneath the intensity lies gentle sweetness with notes of warm toffee and subtle cocoa. As the foundational expression of the Laphroaig range, its long, resonant finish remains unforgettable.
A natural winter companion, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, smoked dishes, and rich seasonal fare.
Availability: Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Goa, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, UP, Rajasthan, Delhi Duty Free, Mumbai's Ospree Duty Free, and select Indian airports.
8. Maker's Mark
Rounding out the winter dram selection, Maker's Mark brings its iconic smooth, wheated bourbon profile into the spotlight. Staying true to its handcrafted, small-batch roots, the brand continues to innovate while appealing to younger and more experimental drinkers.
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With rich notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak, it complements winter desserts and hearty dishes beautifully. Its evolving range offers an elegant, forward-looking pour for those who appreciate both tradition and innovation.
Availability: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Goa; 1L available at Delhi Duty Free, Mumbai's Ospree Duty Free, and select Indian airports.
Source: News18
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