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Something Special
Something Special4.7(820 reviews)
Something Special Blended Scotch Whisky is a highly distinguished and globally loved premium blend, originally created in 1912 by Hill Thomson & Co. Celebrated for its unique, diamond-cut glass decanter bottle, it represents a standard of luxury blending. Distilled using pristine Scottish spring water and malted barley, it combines premium matured Speyside single malts with top-tier grain whiskies, aged in seasoned oak casks. It displays a radiant golden amber color in the glass, with a fragrant nose of ripe orchard fruits, sweet heather honey, and soft vanilla fudge. On the palate, it is exceptionally smooth and medium-bodied, offering warm butterscotch, zesty sweet citrus, toasted oakwood spice, and a very light, pleasing finish with a touch of dry peat smoke.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹1,680/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹67
per 30ml
ABV
40%
Region
Speyside, Scotland
Category
Blended Scotch
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Something Special 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
₹1,680+12%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹1,500
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹1,790+19%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹1,820+21%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹1,940+29%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹2,320+55%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹2,395+60%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹2,400+60%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹3,290+119%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹1,500 to ₹3,290 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 Something Special 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 Ripe Orchard Fruits and Sweet Heather Honey, characteristic of Something Special's proprietary distillation process in Speyside, Scotland.
Flavor Intensity
sweet55%
smokey15%
spicy25%
fruity50%
body60%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Grilled Mutton Shami Kebab🧀
Crispy Goa Fish Fry🍫
Dhakai Paneer Tikka🥘
Dark Chocolate Truffles“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 Something Special?
Something Special Blended Scotch Whisky is bottled at 40% ABV (Alcohol by Volume), standard for premium imported Scotch whiskies.
QWhere is Something Special Blended Scotch produced?
It is crafted and blended in Keith, Moray, Scotland by Chivas Brothers, utilizing premium malt whiskies from across the Speyside region.
QWhat does the Something Special flavor profile feature?
It showcases sweet heather honey, ripe orchard fruits, rich vanilla fudge, warm butterscotch, zesty citrus, mellow oakwood spice, and a very light touch of dry peat smoke.
QWhat is the standard national price of Something Special?
The standard base retail price of Something Special is approximately ₹2,600 for a 750ml bottle, subject to state excise guidelines.
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 Something Special. At ₹1,680 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Ripe Orchard Fruits and Sweet 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 Blended Scotch Whisky by Something Special. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Ripe Orchard Fruits and Rich Vanilla Fudge. 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 Something Special's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Sweet Heather Honey. At the Goa price of ₹1,680, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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