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Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Fishing Cat Merlot
Fishing Cat4.7(25 reviews)
Fishing Cat Merlot is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine from India, crafted from carefully selected grapes. It offers a rich palate of ripe plum and black cherry, with subtle hints of vanilla and oak from gentle aging. Perfect for casual sipping or pairing with hearty meals, this wine embodies the playful spirit of its namesake.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹1,260/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹50
per 30ml
ABV
13.5%
Region
India
Category
Gin
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Fishing Cat Merlot Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Gurgaon: ₹900
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹1,260+40%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹900
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹1,340+49%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹1,430+59%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹1,660+84%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹1,740+93%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹1,980+120%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹2,040+127%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹2,470+174%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹900 to ₹2,470 Official Regulatory Notice
Goa Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Goa are regulated by the Commissioner of Excise, Government of Goa under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
18+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
Licensed Retail Liquor Stores & Supermarkets
Possession Limit
Standard personal consumption; transit permit required for export
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles outside Goa boundary requires an official Excise Transit Permit (max 2 bottles permitted with official receipt). Carrying without permit is a non-bailable offense in neighboring Karnataka and Maharashtra.
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Origin: India
India
The subcontinent has evolved into a global powerhouse of premium spirits, blending ancient distillation heritage with state-of-the-art master craftsmanship. From high-altitude Himalayan spring waters to coastal barrels in Goa, India's intense tropical climate accelerates oak extraction and barrel aging dynamically. This creates bold, robustly complex, and deeply spiced spirits with rich profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler European climates.
Climate
Diverse tropical & temperate microclimates driving dynamic barrel maturation
Famous For
Amrut, Paul John, 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum, Rampur, Old Monk
The Botanical Journey
Fishing Cat Merlot is an aromatic masterpiece, balancing juniper with a curated selection of botanicals including Ripe plum & Black cherry.
This India gin is celebrated for its clarity and complexity, making it a favorite for discerning mixologists specifically for the Goa market.
Flavor Intensity
sweet20%
smokey10%
spicy15%
fruity70%
body60%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Grilled lamb chops🧀
Spaghetti Bolognese🍫
Aged cheddar cheese“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat is the alcohol content of Fishing Cat Merlot?
Fishing Cat Merlot has an ABV of 13.5%.
QWhat food pairs well with Fishing Cat Merlot?
It pairs excellently with grilled meats, pasta with tomato-based sauces, and hard cheeses.
QIs Fishing Cat Merlot a dry or sweet wine?
It is a dry red wine with a smooth finish.
QWhere is Fishing Cat Merlot produced?
It is produced in India by the Fishing Cat winery.
QWhat grape variety is used in Fishing Cat Merlot?
It is made from 100% Merlot grapes.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NotePanaji, Goa • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Panaji and picked up Fishing Cat Merlot. At ₹1,260 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Ripe plum and Black cherry pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteTito's Lane, Goa • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Gin by Fishing Cat. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Ripe plum and Vanilla. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Tito's Lane was a major hit, especially alongside local Goan Fish Curry!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteCalangute, Goa • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Fishing Cat's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Black cherry. At the Goa price of ₹1,260, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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