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Director's Special Black Classic Whisky
Directors4.7(340 reviews)
Director's Special Black Classic Whisky is the premium upgrade in the beloved Director's Special family from Diageo India (United Spirits Limited). Crafted with a higher proportion of aged matured malts blended with choice grain spirits and finished in hand-selected oak casks, it delivers a noticeably richer, more complex character compared to the classic expression. Pours a deep, warm amber with an inviting aroma of mature caramel, toasted oak, and a hint of dark dried fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied and satisfying with flavors of warm toffee, lightly spiced vanilla, mature malt, and a distinctive dark chocolate edge, finishing long and smoothly warming. A genuine step-up in quality within the Indian blended whisky segment.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹570/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹23
per 30ml
ABV
42.8%
Region
India
Category
World Whisky
Age
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Director's Special Black Classic 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
Goa: ₹280
MumbaiViewing
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹570+104%
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹280
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹350+25%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹410+46%
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹420+50%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹510+82%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹555+98%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹560+100%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹840+200%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹280 to ₹840 Official Regulatory Notice
Mumbai Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Mumbai are regulated by the State Excise Department, Government of Maharashtra under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
25+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
FL-II Licensed Retail Wine & Liquor Shops
Possession Limit
Requires a state liquor permit; max 12 units (750ml bottles) with valid permit
Inter-State Transit WarningPossession and consumption of alcohol in Maharashtra requires a digital/physical liquor permit issued under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949.
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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
Director's Special Black Classic Whisky stands as a benchmark within the World Whisky landscape. Produced by the legendary Directors, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Mumbai market.
With an ABV of 42.8%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Warm Caramel Toffee, Toasted Oak Spice, Rich Malt, Dark Chocolate Edge, Smooth Warm Finish.
Flavor Intensity
sweet55%
smokey15%
spicy35%
fruity30%
body65%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala🧀
Grilled Seekh Kebab🍫
Roasted Cashews & Raisins🥘
Dark Chocolate Biscuits“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 ABV of Director's Special Black Classic?
Director's Special Black Classic is bottled at 42.8% ABV, the premium benchmark for Indian blended whiskies.
QWho makes Director's Special Black Classic Whisky?
It is produced by United Spirits Limited (USL), Diageo India — India's largest spirits company. DSP Black is crafted with premium aged matured malts for a richer, smoother profile.
QWhat is the price of Director's Special Black Classic in India?
Director's Special Black Classic retails at approximately ₹790 for a standard 750ml bottle nationally, subject to state-specific excise duties.
QHow is Director's Special Black different from the regular Director's Special?
DSP Black uses a greater proportion of premium aged malts and cask finishing, delivering a deeper, more complex caramel and oak-driven flavor profile versus the lighter, more accessible original.
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 NoteAndheri, Mumbai • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Andheri and picked up Director's Special Black Classic Whisky. At ₹570 in Mumbai, this represents incredible value. The notes of Warm Caramel Toffee and Toasted Oak Spice pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Mutton Kheema Pav. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteBandra, Mumbai • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Whiskey by Directors. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Warm Caramel Toffee and Rich Malt. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Bandra was a major hit, especially alongside local Kheema Pav!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteColaba, Mumbai • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Directors's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Toasted Oak Spice. At the Mumbai price of ₹570, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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