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Deluxe Oak Matured
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum
Hercules4.7(100 reviews)
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum is a premium, longer-aged expression of the historic Hercules dark rum portfolio, masterfully distilled in Bengaluru, Karnataka, by Khoday India Limited. Crafted utilizing select column-distilled sugarcane molasses, this deluxe expression is aged for a longer duration in hand-selected seasoned oak casks, allowing the spirit to develop an incredibly smooth, velvety mouthfeel and enhanced woody depth. It pours a brilliant dark mahogany in the glass, releasing refined aromas of sweet sugarcane caramel, rich vanilla, and spiced oak wood, culminating in a satisfyingly long, sweet, and complex finish.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹720/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹29
per 30ml
ABV
42.8%
Region
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Category
Liqueurs
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum 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: ₹640
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹720+13%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹640
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹735+15%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹760+19%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹780+22%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹950+48%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹1,040+63%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹1,160+81%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹1,400+119%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹640 to ₹1,400 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
Craftsmanship & Heritage
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum stands as a benchmark within the Liqueurs landscape. Produced by the legendary Hercules, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Goa market.
With an ABV of 42.8%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Velvety Sugarcane Caramel, Spiced Oak Wood, Rich Madagascar Vanilla, Trace Dark Chocolate, Long Warming Sweet Finish.
Flavor Intensity
sweet70%
smokey30%
spicy35%
fruity25%
body80%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Pork Vindaloo🧀
Tandoori Chicken Tikka🍫
Premium Dark Chocolates🥘
Roasted Salted Cashews“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 percentage (ABV) of Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum?
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum is bottled at a standard robust strength of 42.8% ABV (Alcohol by Volume) in accordance with standard IMFL dark rum guidelines.
QHow does the Deluxe expression differ from the Classic XXX Rum?
The Deluxe expression is aged for a longer duration in selected oak casks, yielding an incredibly smooth, velvety mouthfeel and enhanced spiced oak and vanilla complexities compared to the Classic.
QWho owns and produces Hercules Deluxe Rum?
It is produced by Khoday India Limited (Khoday's) at their distillery in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
QHow is Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum best enjoyed?
Its premium smoothness makes it ideal for enjoying neat or on the rocks, though it can also be mixed into high-end rum cocktails and with premium ginger ale or warm water.
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 Hercules Old Matured Deluxe XXX Rum. At ₹720 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Velvety Sugarcane Caramel and Spiced Oak Wood 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 Ouzo by Hercules. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Velvety Sugarcane Caramel and Rich Madagascar Vanilla. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Tito's Lane was a major hit, especially alongside local Goan Fish Curry!”
SM
Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteCalangute, Goa • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Hercules's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Spiced Oak Wood. At the Goa price of ₹720, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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