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Premium White Rum
Short Story White Rum
Short Story4.7(18 reviews)
Short Story White Rum is a crisp, clean spirit crafted from the finest sugarcane molasses. Distilled in copper pot stills and charcoal-filtered for purity, it offers a smooth, versatile profile perfect for cocktails. Its subtle sweetness and light body make it an ideal base for classic daiquiris and mojitos, embodying the spirit of tropical indulgence.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹1,090/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹44
per 30ml
ABV
42.8%
Region
India
Category
World Whisky
Age
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Short Story White Rum 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
Goa: ₹900
LucknowViewing
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹1,090+21%
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹900
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹900
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹1,070+19%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹1,385+54%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹1,390+54%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹1,710+90%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹1,815+102%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹1,950+117%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹900 to ₹1,950 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.
*Disclaimer: LiquorsAI is an informational database and price comparison platform. We are not affiliated with state excise departments and do not sell, facilitate, or deliver alcoholic beverages.
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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
Short Story White Rum stands as a benchmark within the World Whisky landscape. Produced by the legendary Short Story, 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 Clean, Subtle sweetness, Light body, Smooth finish, Hint of vanilla.
Flavor Intensity
sweet30%
smokey0%
spicy10%
fruity20%
body25%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Coconut water🧀
Lime juice🍫
Mint“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 makes Short Story White Rum different from other white rums?
Short Story White Rum is charcoal-filtered for exceptional purity and smoothness, with a subtle sweetness that sets it apart from harsher white rums.
QCan Short Story White Rum be enjoyed neat?
Yes, its smooth profile makes it enjoyable neat or on the rocks, though it truly shines in cocktails.
QWhat cocktails work best with Short Story White Rum?
It's perfect for classic cocktails like daiquiris, mojitos, and piña coladas, as well as tropical mixes.
QIs Short Story White Rum gluten-free?
Yes, as a rum distilled from sugarcane, it is naturally gluten-free.
QWhat is the alcohol content of Short Story White Rum?
It has an ABV of 42.8%, which is slightly higher than standard white rums, offering a bolder kick.
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 Short Story White Rum. At ₹1,090 in Lucknow, this represents incredible value. The notes of Clean and Subtle sweetness 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 Rye Whiskey by Short Story. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Clean and Light body. 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 Short Story's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Subtle sweetness. At the Lucknow price of ₹1,090, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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