Dictador 20 Years Solera System Rum
Original price was: ₹16,520.00.₹13,510.00Current price is: ₹13,510.00.
Product Description
A Colombian solera blend of rums matured for extended periods, crafted from sugarcane honey distillates and reduced slowly to 40% ABV, delivering layered notes of honeyed fruit, coffee, spice, and polished oak.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Orange blossom honey, morello cherry, dried cranberries, roasted coffee, caramel, vanilla, and light smoke.
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Palate: Cigar leaf, Demerara sugar, manuka honey, cocoa, cooked fruit, pepper, and spiced oak.
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Finish: Cinnamon, cedar wood, lingering coffee‑caramel with nutty undertones.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Solera)
Company or Producer
Dictador (Destilería Colombiana)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Cartagena, Colombia
Awards
Not centrally consolidated; positioned as a premium solera with strong critical tasting notes from specialist retailers and reviewers.
Expression or Variant
Core range includes 10, 12, 20, XO variants (Perpetual/Platinum) in addition to special finishes.
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon/American oak; solera system inspired by sherry maturation traditions.
Still Type
Blend of distillation types implied within house style for layered profile; specific breakdown not fully disclosed for 20 Years.
Aged Period
Solera blend with components reported between roughly 14–24 years, yielding an average 20‑year profile at bottling strength.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression; brand heritage dates to 1913.
Price
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700 ml price in Bengaluru (BLR/GEN): ₹13,910
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700 ml price in Mumbai (MUM/GEN): ₹17,900
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
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Bacardi Carta Blanca Deluxe Superior White Rum
Brand materials describe Bacardí Carta Blanca as crystal clear, charcoal‑filtered, and lightly aged, delivering aromas of orange blossom, lavender, rose, apricot, lime, coconut, and ripe banana, ideal for classic cocktails. Retail and review sites consistently characterize it as smooth, balanced, and versatile, with subtle vanilla and almond alongside tropical fruit hints.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Orange blossom, lavender, rose, and citrus‑tropical hints.
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Palate: Clean, light body with vanilla, almond, and gentle tropical fruit; very mixable.
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Finish: Dry, crisp, and refreshing, allowing mixers to shine.
ABV
Punjab listing states “25 Under Proof (UP),” the local proof expression used on standard rum entries in the register. Global bottlings are typically around 37.5–40% ABV, reflecting market‑specific labeling while retaining the same light, mixable style.
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Style or Type
White Rum.
Company or Producer
Bacardi Limited.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Cataño, Puerto Rico.
Awards
Superior Taste Award, International Taste Institute 2024.
Expression or Variant
Carta Blanca (Superior).
Cask or Barrel Type
American white oak.
Still Type
Copper pot and column.
Aged Period
Up to 1 year.
Release Year
1862.
Price
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750 ml price in Delhi (DEL/GEN): ₹700
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750 ml price in Gurugram (GGN/GEN): ₹750
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750 ml price in Mumbai (MUM/GEN): ₹950
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750 ml price in Bengaluru (BLR/GEN): ₹1,800
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750 ml price in Goa (GOI/GEN): ₹840
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750 ml price in Kolkata (CCU/GEN): ₹850
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750 ml price in Chennai (MAA/GEN): ₹940
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750 ml price in Bhubaneswar (BBI/GEN): ₹980
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180 ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹157
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375 ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹313
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750 ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹625
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180 ml price in Jharkhand (JHR/GEN): ₹240
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375 ml price in Jharkhand (JHR/GEN): ₹470
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750 ml price in Jharkhand (JHR/GEN): ₹930
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750 ml price in Delhi (DEL/GEN): ₹1,100
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750 ml price in Mumbai (MUM/GEN): ₹1,250
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750 ml price in Bengaluru (BLR/GEN): ₹1,350
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750 ml price in Chennai (MAA/GEN): ₹1,320
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750 ml price in Kolkata (CCU/GEN): ₹1,180
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750 ml price in Hyderabad (HYD/GEN): ₹1,290
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750 ml price in Pune (PUN/GEN): ₹1,250
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750 ml price in Jaipur (JPR/GEN): ₹1,260
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750 ml price in Lucknow (LKO/GEN): ₹1,190
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750 ml price in Goa (GOI/GEN): ₹1,080
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Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Dictador 12 Years Solera System Rum
Product Description
A Colombian solera‑aged rum crafted from virgin sugarcane honey, partially pot‑distilled and column‑distilled, then matured in ex‑oak casks for a layered, silky, coffee‑tinged profile.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Roasted coffee, soft caramel, honey, vanilla, and toasted oak with dried seed and spice nuances.
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Palate: Manuka honey core with allspice, cocoa, caramel, vanilla, and warm oak tones in medium body.
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Finish: Creamy, long, with salted caramel, light oak, and lingering coffee sweetness.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Solera)
Company or Producer
Dictador (Destilería Colombiana)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Cartagena, Colombia
Awards
Double Gold – WSWA Orlando 2013; Gold – WSWA Las Vegas 2012; World Spirits Award 2011; International Rum Expert Panel Gold 2010.
Expression or Variant
Dictador 10, 12, 16, 20, XO Platinum, XO Perpetual (range examples).
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon/American oak; sherry finish noted in some batches/finishes referenced regionally.
Still Type
Copper pot still and continuous column still blend.
Aged Period
Solera aged 8–14 years components, average 12 years.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression; brand heritage 1913.
Price
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700 ml price in Nagpur (NAG/GEN): ₹11,740
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700 ml price in Haryana (HAR/GEN, indicative): ₹9,000
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
El Dorado 21 Year Old Special Reserve Demerara Rum
Product Description
A meticulously blended Demerara rum with components aged up to and over two decades in ex‑bourbon casks, highlighting deep fruitcake richness, polished oak, spice, and hallmark Demerara molasses depth.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Dark toffee, raisin, candied orange, baking spice, polished oak, and molasses.
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Palate: Lush dried fruits, treacle, cocoa, vanilla, clove, and toasted nuts with refined tannin.
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Finish: Long, warming, elegant with lingering molasses, spice, and oak sweetness.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
43% (commonly bottled for this expression by the producer and specialist retailers)
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Demerara)
Company or Producer
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Guyana, Diamond Complex (heritage wooden stills and modern columns)
Awards
Multi‑award winning flagship cited by specialist retailers and competitions as a benchmark aged Demerara.
Expression or Variant
El Dorado core: 12, 15, 21; special releases include single still and cask finishes.
Cask or Barrel Type
Primarily ex‑bourbon American oak under tropical maturation.
Still Type
Blend may include wooden Coffey still, wooden pot stills, and modern column still distillates.
Aged Period
Minimum age statement 21 years within the blend, tropically aged in Guyana.
Release Year
Ongoing premium core expression within the El Dorado range.
Price
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700 ml price in Faridabad (FAR/GEN, Haryana, indicative): ₹18,000
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750 ml price general (IND/GEN, estimated): ₹10,200
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Gladius Blended 10 Year Old Premium Rum
Medium‑to‑full bodied with a dark amber hue, the blend highlights molasses richness and oak influence. Expect rounded sweetness, gentle spice, and a polished mouthfeel suited to neat pours, rocks service, or highballs like rum‑and‑cola and ginger highballs. Typical bottlings in India are around 42.8% ABV.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla bean, caramel, raisin, and toasted oak with a hint of baking spice.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness up front, moving to toffee, cocoa, dried fruit, and warm spice; oak lends structure.
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Finish: Medium length with lingering caramel, vanilla, and a light peppery spice from the cask.
Weight/Pack
Common packaging: 750ml, 375ml, 180ml. ABV (Alcohol by Volume): Approximately 42.8% V/V.
Prices
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750ml: ₹1,470.00 (indicative)
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375ml: ₹740.00 (indicative)
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180ml: ₹220.00 (indicative)
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Años Rum
Product Description
A Dominican rum crafted with a solera aging system inspired by sherry maturation, blending long‑aged components for a smooth, nutty, toffee‑tinged profile suited to sipping and classic cocktails.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Toffee, vanilla, toasted nuts, dried fruit, and polished oak with light cocoa hints.
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Palate: Medium body with caramel, roasted nuts, baking spice, and gentle tannin from extended oak influence.
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Finish: Clean, medium‑long with lingering toffee, cocoa, and oak spice.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Solera, Dominican Republic)
Company or Producer
Matusalem & Co. (Dominican Republic production and bottling for global markets)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Dominican Republic (brand of Cuban origin)
Awards
Frequently cited by specialist retailers and competitions as a value benchmark within solera‑styled rums.
Expression or Variant
Gran Reserva 15; Gran Reserva 18; 23; Insolito; limited cask finishes in select markets.
Cask or Barrel Type
Primarily ex‑bourbon/American oak with solera blending for consistency and depth.
Still Type
Dominican column‑distilled base blended to house style.
Aged Period
Average 15‑year solera profile with a mix of younger and older components.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression within Matusalem’s modern lineup.
Price
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India online — 700 ml — ₹4,890
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International benchmark (converted) — 750 ml — ₹3,000–₹3,600
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Mcdowell’s No 1 Celebration Select XXX Rum
Medium-bodied profile with molasses-led sweetness, vanilla, and light oak spice; easy to drink neat, over ice, or with cola.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, light oak, soft spice.
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Palate: Molasses sweetness with toffee-cocoa hints and balanced spice.
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Finish: Medium, warm, lingering caramel-spice.
Packs
The register shows 180 ml, 375 ml, and 750 ml packs in Punjab, all under the 25 Under Proof strength convention.
Style or Type
Dark Rum (XXX)
Company or Producer
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India)
Brewery or Distillery Location
India; multiple licensed/bottling locations to service state markets
Awards
Not centrally consolidated in public state price documents; category leadership primarily reflected by market presence.
Expression or Variant
McDowell’s No.1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum (core); flavored/limited regional variants appear periodically.
Cask or Barrel Type
Not disclosed; blended and matured to consistent profile for category.
Still Type
Predominantly column‑distilled molasses spirit blended to house style.
Aged Period
Not stated; “Matured” as per label claim within category norms.
Release Year
Long‑running McDowell’s No.1 line extension; precise first‑release year not centrally listed in pricing sources.
Prices
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180ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹96.00
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375ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹192.00
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750ml price in Punjab (PUN/GEN): ₹383.00
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Jharkhand 180ml (JHR/GEN): ₹170.00
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Jharkhand 375ml (JHR/GEN): ₹350.00
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Jharkhand 750ml (JHR/GEN): ₹670.00
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Kolkata — 750 ml — ₹590
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Gwalior — 750 ml — ₹680
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Jammu & Kashmir — 750 ml — ₹520
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West Bengal — 750 ml — ₹640
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Kerala — 750 ml — ₹880
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Odisha — 750 ml — ₹660–₹700
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India (aggregated) — 750 ml — ₹470–₹700
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Legal pricing note — Indicative only: The state sheet reflects administrative pricing; store shelf prices can vary by retailer and location. The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by the state government; retailers may charge differently as permitted by local rules.
Mount Gay XO Rum Latest Price
Product Description
XO is composed of mature rums typically 5–17 years old, tropically aged in American whiskey, bourbon, and Cognac casks, then blended to a 43% ABV profile emphasizing balance, depth, and a long, creamy finish.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Balanced vanilla, oak, and dry spice with ripe fruit tones such as banana, stone fruits, and subtle nuts.
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Palate: Salted caramel, baked fig, clove, dark chocolate, with creamy texture and discernible pot‑still fruit character.
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Finish: Long, smooth, and dry‑leaning with cocoa, tobacco/oak accents, and restrained spice.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml is common globally; 750ml appears in select markets depending on local standards and importer formats.
ABV
43% ABV for the current XO Triple Cask Blend release.
Style or Type
Aged Barbados rum, single blended (pot and column), tropically matured and bottled without added sweetening for a classic Bajan profile.
Company or Producer
Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd., Barbados, with global brand stewardship under Rémy Cointreau.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Barbados, with aging and blending on island under tropical conditions.
Awards
The current XO notes recent gold medals at major competitions, reflecting strong category standing for the refreshed triple‑cask blend.
Expression or Variant
Sits above Eclipse and Black Barrel, alongside older/ltd expressions; the XO “Triple Cask Blend” is the active core SKU replacing the prior Extra Old blend.
Cask or Barrel Type
A blend of components matured in American whiskey, ex‑bourbon, and ex‑Cognac casks, each contributing vanilla, spice, dried fruit, and rancio‑tinged complexity.
Still Type
Traditional copper pot still and modern column still distillates blended for texture, fruit, and structure.
Aged Period
A range of 5–17 years stated for the components in the current XO, all tropically aged prior to blending.
Price
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Delhi Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹10,290
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Mumbai Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹8,982–₹9,981
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India (retail, converted benchmark) — 750 ml — ₹4,600–₹6,300
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Pyrat XO Reserve Rum
Product Description
A molasses-based amber blend emphasizing natural orange peel character, Pyrat XO leans confectionary and citrus, often described as marmalade-like with soft oak and brown sugar tones.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Intense orange peel, icing sugar, vanilla, and light molasses with oak spice.
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Palate: Sweet, viscous orange/marmalade, caramel, honey, and baking spice over a mellow core.
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Finish: Long, citrus-led with vanilla, spice, and light cane sugar nuance.
Available Packaging Sizes
Commonly 700 ml and 750 ml formats in retail depending on market and importer.
ABV
40% ABV.
Style or Type
Caribbean blended rum with pronounced citrus orientation and sweet, rounded profile.
Company or Producer
Associated with Patron Spirits/Anguilla Rums; blends sourced across the Caribbean and matured in mixed oak casks.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Blend of Caribbean origins; bottling and brand operations tied to Patron/Anguilla Rums historically.
Awards
Retailers position Pyrat XO as a distinctive orange-led sipping rum with wide consumer appeal; formal medal listings vary by year.
Expression or Variant
Sits below ultra-premium Pyrat Cask 1623; XO is the core widely distributed SKU.
Cask or Barrel Type
Aged in American oak and French Limousin oak to integrate vanilla, spice, and candied citrus notes.
Still Type
Blend includes high-ester components noted from Demerara sources among other Caribbean rums as part of the profile.
Aged Period
Older components are cited up to about 15–16 years within the blend, though most portions are younger.
Price
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹4,500
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Bengaluru — 750 ml — ₹4,950–₹7,460
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India (online import) — 750 ml — ₹3,000–₹3,400 (converted benchmark)
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
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