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Royal Challenge Play Beer Flavoured Whisky
Royal Challenge4.7(180 reviews)
Royal Challenge Play is an exciting fusion innovation that merges the robust warmth of premium blended Indian whisky with the crisp, refreshing citrus-hop aromas of premium beer. Distilled from select grains and uniquely finished with hoppy elements, this bold spirit delivers a vibrant, youthful, and highly crisp flavor profile.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹640/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹26
per 30ml
ABV
42.8%
Region
India
Category
World Whisky
Age
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Royal Challenge Play Beer Flavoured 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: ₹570
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹640+12%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹570
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹680+19%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹720+26%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹850+49%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹890+56%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹1,010+77%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹1,040+82%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹1,255+120%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹570 to ₹1,255 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
Royal Challenge Play Beer Flavoured Whisky stands as a benchmark within the World Whisky landscape. Produced by the legendary Royal Challenge, 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 Zesty Citric Hops, Sweet Grain Malt, Crisp Toasted Barley, Smooth Oaky Oak, Zesty Spice Finish.
Flavor Intensity
sweet55%
smokey25%
spicy45%
fruity55%
body70%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket🧀
Smoked Gouda🍫
Butterscotch Toffee🥘
Pecan Pie“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 Royal Challenge Play?
It is a highly unique spirit innovation that blends rich premium grain whisky with natural hoppy beer flavors for a uniquely crisp taste.
QWhat is the alcohol percentage of Royal Challenge Play?
Royal Challenge Play is bottled at 42.8% ABV, offering full whisky strength.
QDoes it contain actual beer carbonation?
No, it is a non-carbonated premium spirit designed to be enjoyed neat, with water, or mixed in playful highballs.
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 Royal Challenge Play Beer Flavoured Whisky. At ₹640 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Zesty Citric Hops and Sweet Grain Malt pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. Highly recommended!”
AB
Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteTito's Lane, Goa • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Whisky by Royal Challenge. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Zesty Citric Hops and Crisp Toasted Barley. 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 Royal Challenge's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Sweet Grain Malt. At the Goa price of ₹640, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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