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Light & Smooth Blend
J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky
J&B4.7(8,200 reviews)
J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky is a classic, light-bodied blended Scotch known worldwide for its smooth, easy-drinking, and highly approachable character. Distilled, matured, and blended in Scotland by Justerini & Brooks (a Diageo house), it is crafted using a proprietary selection of 42 individual malt and grain whiskies, with Speyside single malts at its heart. Pours a pale golden straw color, releasing soft aromas of fresh grass, orchard fruits, honey, and a touch of vanilla, leading to a clean, crisp palate with a subtle hint of smoke and sweet spice.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹1,900/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹76
per 30ml
ABV
40%
Region
Speyside, Scotland
Category
Blended Scotch
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky 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: ₹1,500
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹1,900+27%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹1,500
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹1,790+19%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹1,880+25%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹1,920+28%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹2,020+35%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹2,300+53%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹2,640+76%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹2,835+89%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹1,500 to ₹2,835 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: Speyside
Scotland, UK
Speyside is the most densely concentrated whisky-producing region in Scotland, home to over half the country's distilleries. Known for elegant, complex whiskies with fruity and floral notes.
Climate
Mild climate with pure river waters from the Spey
Famous For
Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glenlivet, Aberlour
The Art of the Cask
This J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky represents the pinnacle of barrel maturation. The interaction between the distillate and the wood in this premium expression results in a profound depth of character specifically for the Goa market.
The profile is anchored by Fresh Cereal Grains and Soft Heather Honey, characteristic of J&B's proprietary distillation process in Speyside, Scotland.
Flavor Intensity
sweet35%
smokey15%
spicy10%
fruity30%
body50%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Roasted Cashews🧀
Spiced Masala Peanuts🍫
Club Soda with Lemon🥘
Ginger Ale Mixer“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 standard price of J&B Rare in India in 2026?
A 750ml bottle of J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky typically retails between ₹1,800 and ₹2,100 in India, depending on state excise duty policies.
QWhat makes J&B Rare different from other blended Scotches?
It is blended from 42 whiskies with a high Speyside malt content, creating a distinctively light-colored, smooth, and fruit-forward profile that is ideal for mixing.
QWhat is the alcohol percentage (ABV) of J&B Rare?
J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky has an ABV of 40.0%.
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 J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky. At ₹1,900 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Fresh Cereal Grains and Soft Heather Honey 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 Scotch Whisky by J&B. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Fresh Cereal Grains and Ripe Green Apple. 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 J&B's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Soft Heather Honey. At the Goa price of ₹1,900, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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