McDowell’s No.1 Platinum Whisky
Original price was: ₹950.00.₹480.00Current price is: ₹480.00.
Product Description
A blended Indian whisky built on high‑quality grain spirits with a component of imported Scotch malts, matured and married for a smoother, honeyed profile aimed at easy sipping and highball versatility.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, light orchard fruit, gentle oak, soft malt sweetness.
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Palate: Rounded honey, toffee, dried fruit, and mild spice with balanced grain softness.
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Finish: Smooth, medium length with lingering sweet‑spice and vanilla notes.
Available Packaging Sizes
180 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml (state availability varies).
ABV
42.8% (India standard for the expression).
Style or Type
Indian blended whisky (premium, grain‑forward).
Company or Producer
United Spirits Limited (Diageo India).
Brewery or Distillery Location
Produced and bottled across multiple licensed facilities in India for state distribution.
Awards
Cited for medals at major competitions over multiple years, reflecting consistent quality positioning in its segment.
Expression or Variant
Part of the McDowell’s No.1 family alongside core No.1 whisky, Celebration Rum, and No.1 brandy; Platinum sits as the refined whisky tier.
Cask or Barrel Type
Matured in charred oak to round grain character and integrate vanilla‑toffee notes.
Still Type
Predominantly grain‑based distillation blended with imported Scotch malts per brand communications.
Aged Period
No published age statement; positioned as matured for smoothness in its class.
Price
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹810
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Kolkata — 750 ml — ₹690
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Lucknow — 750 ml — ₹580
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Mumbai — 750 ml — ₹550–₹580
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Bengaluru — 750 ml — ₹590–₹650
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Haryana — 750 ml — ~₹570
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Karnataka — 750 ml — ₹960–₹985
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Maharashtra — 750 ml — ₹960–₹985
Note – Pricing in India is state‑controlled and updates periodically; retail must match the printed MRP on the bottle in that state. Checking the latest state excise list or the store’s shelf MRP ensures accuracy at purchase time.
History
McDowell’s No.1 Platinum is a premium extension of the McDowell’s No.1 brand from United Spirits Limited (Diageo India), positioned above the core No.1 whisky and introduced as a 100% grain‑based style around 2011 in the prestige IMFL segment
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