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Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky
Golden Circle4.7(100 reviews)
Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky is a premium blended Indian whisky crafted to deliver a smooth and balanced drinking experience. Sourced from high-quality matured Indian grain neutral spirits and blended with fine imported oak-aged Scotch malts, it features a warm, inviting profile. The palate is clean and approachable, offering tasting notes of sweet vanilla fudge, wildflower honey, soft toasted cereal grain, and a gentle touch of dry oak wood spice. It is a fantastic semi-premium option for everyday sipping.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹2,030/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹81
per 30ml
ABV
42.8%
Region
India
Category
World Whisky
Age
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Golden Circle Global Craft 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: ₹1,600
LucknowViewing
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹2,030+27%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹1,600
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹1,750+9%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹1,860+16%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹2,310+44%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹2,420+51%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹2,750+72%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹2,830+77%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹3,420+114%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹1,600 to ₹3,420 Official Regulatory Notice
Lucknow Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Lucknow are regulated by the Excise Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
21+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
FL-4 / FL-5 Authorized Retail Model Shops & Off-Vends
Possession Limit
Up to 1 bottle of imported liquor and 4 bottles of IMFL per adult
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles from Haryana or Delhi into Uttar Pradesh without payment of UP state excise duty is an offense under UP Excise Act Section 60.
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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
Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky stands as a benchmark within the World Whisky landscape. Produced by the legendary Golden Circle, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Lucknow market.
With an ABV of 42.8%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Sweet vanilla fudge, Soft wildflower honey, Toasted cereal grain, Mild dry oak wood, Clean and gentle warm finish.
Flavor Intensity
sweet45%
smokey10%
spicy25%
fruity35%
body40%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Savory Tandoori Kebabs🧀
Crispy Onion Pakoras🍫
Salted Roasted Peanuts🥘
Spicy Masala Chana Chur“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 Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky?
Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky is bottled at 42.8% ABV (Alcohol by Volume), the standard bottling strength for premium Indian blended foreign spirits.
QWho produces Golden Circle Whisky?
Golden Circle is blended and bottled by premier Indian spirits manufacturers, combining select imported Scotch malts with high-quality grain neutral spirits.
QWhat are the primary tasting notes of Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky?
It offers sweet aromas of vanilla fudge and clover honey, followed by toasted grains, mild dry oak, and a clean, gentle warm finish.
QHow is Golden Circle Whisky best served?
It is best enjoyed served neat, on the rocks with plenty of ice, or mixed with club soda, water, or ginger ale for a refreshing highball.
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 NoteGomti Nagar, Lucknow • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Gomti Nagar and picked up Golden Circle Global Craft Whisky. At ₹2,030 in Lucknow, this represents incredible value. The notes of Sweet vanilla fudge and Soft wildflower honey pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Mutton Galouti Kebab. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteHazratganj, Lucknow • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Bourbon Whiskey by Golden Circle. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Sweet vanilla fudge and Toasted cereal grain. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Hazratganj was a major hit, especially alongside local Chicken Shami Kebab!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteIndira Nagar, Lucknow • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Golden Circle's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Soft wildflower honey. At the Lucknow price of ₹2,030, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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