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Antiquity Blue Whisky

Name: Antiquity Blue Whisky
Brand: United Spirits Limited (Diageo India)
Price: 235.00 INR
Availability: InStock

The best neat sipper in the IMFL premium tier.

United Spirits Limited (Diageo India)

Distillery

India

Country

42.80%

ABV

Price in India · 750ml

Delhi

₹1,050

Mumbai

₹930

Goa

₹890

Karnataka

₹1,260

Multiple States Est. 1994 42.80% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Rich deep amber with mahogany tones - the darkest of the mainstream IMFL premium brands

Nose & Aroma

Complex nose: dried fruit, mild oak, a whisper of smoke, vanilla, and genuine malt character. More Scotch-adjacent than any IMFL in its price tier

Palate & Taste

Full-bodied and genuinely complex. Dried fruit, oak tannin, light caramel, and a structured body. The Scotch malt contribution is more prominent than in competing IMFL brands. Can be sipped neat without apology

Finish

Long, dry, and satisfying with oak, dried fruit, and a gentle tannic structure. The best sipping finish in the mass-premium IMFL category

History & Background

McDowell's Signature whisky was launched in 1994 as United Spirits' first genuinely premium IMFL offering. Antiquity Blue, part of the Antiquity range, was developed as the flagship of United Spirits' (now Diageo India's) premium Indian whisky portfolio. It sits at the top of the mass-premium IMFL segment — above Blenders Pride and Sterling Reserve B10 — and is consistently recommended as the best value IMFL for neat sipping. Priced at Rs 950-1,400 for 750ml, it is the default recommendation for discerning drinkers who want real whisky character without paying Scotch import prices.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

A blend of specially selected Scotch malts from Diageo's Scottish distilleries with Indian grain spirits. Antiquity Blue uses a higher proportion of Scotch malt than most IMFL brands, which contributes to its distinctly more Scotch-like character.

Aging & Maturation

The Scotch malt components are aged at Diageo's Scottish distilleries before being blended in India. The higher malt content and extended Scotch ageing gives Antiquity Blue its oak and dried fruit complexity.

Distillery

United Spirits Limited (Diageo India)

Founded

1994

Antiquity Blue Whisky Price Guide 2026

Prices are indicative and may vary by retailer, store, and current stock. Last verified: September 2026.

India Prices

Delhi ₹1,050

Mumbai ₹930

Goa ₹890

Karnataka ₹1,260

Tamil Nadu ₹1,450

Kerala ₹1,490

Haryana ₹945

Telangana ₹1,175

Uttar Pradesh ₹1,020

About These Prices

Prices are indicative, not quotations. They are compiled from publicly available retail listings and state excise price lists, and are provided for reference only.
Alcohol pricing in India is set state by state. Excise duty, VAT and retail margins differ in every state and union territory, so the same bottle can vary by 40% or more between Goa and Kerala. Always check the price where you are buying.
Prices change without notice. State excise policies are typically revised annually, and retailers may price above or below the listed MRP depending on stock and demand. The figures above were last reviewed in September 2026.
We do not sell alcohol. The Spirit Atlas is an independent reference site. We take no orders, hold no stock, and have no commercial relationship with the distilleries or retailers documented here. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell.
Tasting notes and ratings are editorial opinion. They reflect the reviewer's assessment and are not endorsed by the producer.
For readers of legal drinking age. The legal drinking age in India varies by state, from 18 to 25. Please respect your local law and drink responsibly.

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Cocktail Recipes with Antiquity Blue Whisky

Antiquity Blue Royale

Easy

Ingredients

· 60ml Antiquity Blue Whisky

· 90ml ginger ale

· 1 dash Angostura bitters

· Lemon twist

Method

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice. 2. Add Antiquity Blue and bitters. 3. Top with ginger ale. 4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Garnish

Lemon twist

🥂 Serve in: Rocks glass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antiquity Blue and who makes it?

Antiquity Blue is a premium Indian blended whisky made by United Spirits Limited (USL), a Diageo India subsidiary. It uses specially selected Scotch malts from Diageo's Scottish distilleries blended with Indian grain spirits. It is the flagship of Diageo India's premium IMFL portfolio and is consistently rated as the best neat-sipping whisky in its price tier.

What is the price of Antiquity Blue in India?

Antiquity Blue is priced at approximately Rs 980 in Delhi, Rs 1,200 in Mumbai, Rs 890 in Goa, and Rs 1,400 in Karnataka for a 750ml bottle. Goa and Haryana offer the most affordable prices. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are at the expensive end. Available in 180ml, 375ml, and 750ml formats.

What does Antiquity Blue taste like?

Antiquity Blue has a complex, genuinely Scotch-adjacent profile. The nose brings dried fruit, mild oak, a whisper of smoke, and genuine malt character. On the palate it is full-bodied with dried fruit, oak tannin, light caramel, and a structured body. The finish is long, dry, and satisfying with oak and dried fruit. It can be sipped neat without apology — the only standard IMFL that is comfortably at home in a proper whisky glass without mixers.

Is Antiquity Blue better than Blenders Pride?

For neat sipping, Antiquity Blue is meaningfully better than Blenders Pride. It has more complexity, more oak character, a drier finish, and a more genuine Scotch malt presence. Blenders Pride is more fruit-forward and approachable for mixed drinking. The choice depends on how you drink: neat or with ice — choose Antiquity Blue; mixed with soda — the difference is less significant.

Is Antiquity Blue worth the price over Royal Stag?

Yes, clearly. Royal Stag is a smooth, reliable blend at Rs 580-900 designed for mixing. Antiquity Blue at Rs 950-1,400 is a genuinely different class of whisky with real malt character, oak structure, and a finish that develops in the glass. If you are drinking neat or with a single ice cube, the extra Rs 300-500 for Antiquity Blue is absolutely justified.

What is the difference between Antiquity Blue and Antiquity Rare?

Antiquity Rare is the more premium variant in the Antiquity range, with higher Scotch malt content and extended ageing. It is priced at Rs 1,150-1,750 in most Indian states, approximately Rs 200-400 above Antiquity Blue. Antiquity Rare has a richer, deeper profile with more oak and dried fruit. Antiquity Blue is more widely distributed and offers 90% of the pleasure at a lower price.

Which states have the best Antiquity Blue prices?

Goa offers the lowest prices at Rs 890-950 for 750ml, followed by Haryana at Rs 950-1,000. Delhi is approximately Rs 980-1,050. Rajasthan and Punjab fall in the Rs 1,000-1,100 range. Mumbai and Pune are Rs 1,200-1,300. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest prices at Rs 1,400+.

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About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

Website Last updated: September 2026