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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
₹1,010/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹40
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
HyderabadViewing
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹1,010+77%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹570
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹640+12%
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%
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
Hyderabad Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Hyderabad are regulated by the Telangana Prohibition & Excise Department (TSBCL) under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
21+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
TSBCL Regulated A4 Retail Wine & Liquor Shops
Possession Limit
Up to 6 bottles (750ml) IMFL / Foreign Liquor per person
Inter-State Transit WarningTransporting liquor from other states or duty-free shops beyond personal allowance into Telangana violates TSBCL regulations.
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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 Hyderabad 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 NoteGachibowli, Hyderabad • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Gachibowli and picked up Royal Challenge Play Beer Flavoured Whisky. At ₹1,010 in Hyderabad, this represents incredible value. The notes of Zesty Citric Hops and Sweet Grain Malt pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteJubilee Hills, Hyderabad • 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 Jubilee Hills was a major hit, especially alongside local Pathar ka Gosht!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteBanjara Hills, Hyderabad • 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 Hyderabad price of ₹1,010, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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