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India's Pioneer Strong Lager
Haywards 5000 Super Strong Beer
Haywards4.7(1,200 reviews)
Haywards 5000 holds a deeply nostalgic and massive legendary status in Kolkata, West Bengal. Launched in Calcutta in 1974 by Shaw Wallace & Company, the brand is widely available across BEVCO outlets under West Bengal State excise rates. The sharing 650ml bottle is highly affordable at ₹130, while the convenient 500ml can is available at ₹100. Renowned for its bold, full-bodied malt richness and smooth finish, it is a classic staple of neighborhood adda sessions, pairing spectacularly with Kolkata street foods and regional spicy Mughlai appetizers.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹130/ 650 ML
Efficiency
₹6
per 30ml
ABV
8%
Region
Kolkata, India
Category
Gin
Type
Premium
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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
The Botanical Journey
Haywards 5000 Super Strong Beer is an aromatic masterpiece, balancing juniper with a curated selection of botanicals including Robust toasted barley malt & Warm estery grain sweetness.
This Kolkata, India gin is celebrated for its clarity and complexity, making it a favorite for discerning mixologists specifically for the Kolkata market.
Flavor Intensity
sweet40%
smokey5%
spicy10%
fruity35%
body80%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Fiery Tangra Chili Chicken🧀
Crispy Kolkata Fish Fry🍫
Spicy Masala Peanut Chaat🥘
Double Egg Chicken Roll“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 price of Haywards 5000 in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the official WBSBCL/BEVCO retail price is ₹130 for the 650ml bottle and ₹100 for the 500ml can.
QIs Haywards 5000 easily available in West Bengal?
Yes, Haywards 5000 is fully registered with BEVCO and is regularly stocked in retail liquor counters across Kolkata and West Bengal.
QWhat local Kolkata street foods pair best with Haywards 5000?
It pairs incredibly well with spicy local favorites, including Tangra-style Chili Chicken, crispy fish fry with Kasundi, double egg chicken rolls, and spicy peanut chaat.
Customer Reviews
Real ratings from verified buyers and enthusiasts
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 Verified Ratings
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
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1 Star
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100% Verified Customer InsightsAll ratings originate from registered purchases within India and local excise beverages corporation outlets.
Latest Customer Feedbacks (3)
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Subhashis Sen
VerifiedSalt Lake, Kolkata • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Salt Lake and picked up Haywards 5000 Super Strong Beer. At ₹130 in Kolkata, this represents incredible value. The notes of Robust toasted barley malt and Warm estery grain sweetness pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Mutton Kosha. Highly recommended!”
AB
Ananya Banerjee
VerifiedPark Street, Kolkata • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Gin by Haywards. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Robust toasted barley malt and Subtle earthy hop bitterness. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Park Street was a major hit, especially alongside local Chicken Kabiraji!”
SM
Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
VerifiedBallygunge, Kolkata • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Haywards's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Warm estery grain sweetness. At the Kolkata price of ₹130, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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