The bottles defining luxury gifting this festive season

The festive season is no longer just about what’s inside the bottle; the bottle itself is getting quite the fashion makeover. From Johnnie Walker’s collaboration with Rahul Mishra to Glenfiddich’s limited-edition festive packs with designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, luxury spirits brands are teaming up with Indian design talent to give gifting a more collectible edge. Add special-edition bottles, thoughtful packaging and a few new launches into the mix, and you have a festive bar cart that deserves as much attention as the party itself.

Here are the liquor launches and festive editions to know this season.

Glenfiddich x Rajesh Pratap Singh Festive Packs

Glenfiddich has teamed up with Indian designer Rajesh Pratap Singh for a limited-edition festive gifting collection across its 12, 15 and 18-Year-Old expressions. Blending the Scotch whisky brand’s heritage with Singh’s contemporary design sensibility, the collection features considered accessories, from pocket squares and a stag brooch to a button set, alongside festive packaging inspired by the brand’s iconic stag and distillery.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend, crafted exclusively for India by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker, takes its cues from the country’s love affair with spice, sweetness and aromatic flavours. Made using rare whiskies selected from the brand’s reserves of more than 10 million maturing casks – with only one in every 10,000 considered worthy of Blue Label, this limited-edition expression is all about layers. Fragrant cardamom and saffron meet delicate rosewater and bright citrus, before unfolding into honeyed richness, chocolate-dipped fruit, warming spices and a gentle wisp of smoke. 

Indri’s Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026

Indri’s Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026 gives the festive season a ruby-red twist. The fourth release in its annual series, this limited-edition Indian single malt is matured in hand-selected Ruby Port wine casks from Portugal, bringing together Indian six-row barley, traditional copper pot-still distillation and the distinctive character of Haryana’s subtropical climate. On the nose, expect black cherries, blackberries and ripe plums, layered with raisins, figs, toffee and vanilla. The palate turns richer, with honeyed fruits, almonds, hazelnuts, cinnamon and a hint of liquorice, before winding down into a velvety, fruit-forward finish with gentle oak. Designed by Krsnaa Mehta, the bottle’s artwork draws on Indian miniature paintings, with jewel tones, florals and a Marwari horse alongside its foal – a nod to heritage, continuity and the spirit of celebration.

Moët & Chandon’s Moët Mini

Moët & Chandon’s Moët Mini makes a charming addition to the festive table. A petite, 200ml format of the House’s iconic Brut Impérial, it brings together Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, with lively notes of green apple and citrus balanced by delicate hints of white flowers and brioche. Whether gifted to a gracious host or placed at each setting for a celebratory toast, this miniature bottle makes a thoughtful gesture for intimate gatherings and festive soirées.

Black Dog Whisky x Manish Malhotra Limited Edition

Giving festive gifting a couture-inspired spin, Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve has teamed up with designer Manish Malhotra for a limited-edition Scotch whisky collection. Dressed in a striking gold-on-gold palette, the packaging features intricate florals, botanical forms and ornamental motifs, with the design extending to a matching glass.

Glenmorangie 2026 Festive Pack

For a festive gift that goes beyond the usual bottle, Glenmorangie’s new Festive Pack brings together its signature Highland single malt with two signature whisky glasses. Celebrating the distillery’s 180-year legacy, the pack features Glenmorangie The Original 12 Years Old, a reimagined take on its flagship whisky matured for two additional years. The result is a smooth, creamy profile layered with citrus, vanilla, honey and peach, recognised with a gold medal at the World Whiskies Awards 2024.

Cashmir Vodka Limited-Edition Festive Pack

This Diwali, raise a toast to craftsmanship with Cashmir Vodka, India’s first premium small-batch organic craft vodka. Made using Sona Moti, a rare 2,000-year-old heritage winter wheat, and Himalayan glacial water from Kashmir, the vodka is distilled seven times and precision-filtered five times for an exceptionally smooth finish. Its limited-edition festive pack, complete with an elegant Cashmir Martini glass, makes it an especially considered addition to the season’s celebrations.

Las Maracas Festive Boxes

A tequila gift set with a distinctly Indian touch, Las Maracas’ festive boxes pair 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, with handcrafted Khurja clay copitas and a bespoke deck of playing cards designed in collaboration with Pavit Kaur. Created with the Indian palate in mind, the tequila comes in two expressions: Blanco (₹3,900), with its crisp, agave-forward profile, and Reposado (₹4,500), offering a smoother, oak-aged character.

Belvedere Limited-Edition Gift Pack

Belvedere Vodka has launched a limited-edition Gift Pack, pairing its iconic vodka bottle with a premium coupe glass in an elegant marble-and-gold box. Crafted at Poland’s Żyrardów distillery using 100% Dankowskie Gold Rye, with zero additives, the vodka reflects over 115 years of craftsmanship.

Happy Diwali!

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