Blenders Pride was launched in 1995 by Seagram's India, acquired by Pernod Ricard in 2001. It sits above Royal Stag and Imperial Blue in Pernod's Indian portfolio, positioned as the aspirational premium IMFL for gifting, business occasions, and middle-class entertaining. Pernod Ricard identified Blenders Pride as one of its five core India brands. The Reserve Collection, a Solera-process variant, was introduced to add further complexity. Blenders Pride is regularly priced at Rs 700-1,100 for 750ml and is the default 'respectable bottle' at Indian corporate events and weddings in the prestige tier.
Blenders Pride Reserve Whisky
India's prestige whisky. The corporate gifting gold standard.
Pernod Ricard India
Distillery
India
Country
42.80%
ABV
Price in India · 750ml
Delhi
₹950
Mumbai
₹880
Goa
₹810
Karnataka
₹1,140
Multiple States
Est. 1995
42.80% ABV
Tasting Notes
Colour & Appearance
Rich golden amber with warm red-gold tones
Nose & Aroma
Fresh fruit, vanilla, and a clean premium malt character with hints of oak and light spice
Palate & Taste
Smooth, fruit-forward entry with apple, peach, and pear. Mid-palate brings vanilla and caramel. The Solera-process malt component in the Reserve Collection adds complexity and a rounded body that is clearly above standard IMFL
Finish
Long and smooth with lingering fruit and vanilla. The best finish in the mass-premium IMFL category
History & Background
Production & Maturation
Production Method
A blend of premium Indian grain spirits and imported Scotch malts. The Reserve Collection specifically uses a Solera-process maturation, where malt from older casks is progressively blended with younger spirit to ensure consistency and complexity. Bottled at 42.8% ABV.
Aging & Maturation
The Reserve Collection uses Solera-process maturation of the Scotch malt component, ensuring every bottle contains a portion of older whisky. This is a significant step up from the single-age blending of standard IMFL.
Distillery
Pernod Ricard India
Founded
1995
Blenders Pride Reserve Whisky Price Guide 2026
Prices are indicative and may vary by retailer, store, and current stock.
Last verified: September 2026.
India Prices
Delhi
₹950
Mumbai
₹880
Goa
₹810
Karnataka
₹1,140
Tamil Nadu
₹1,310
Kerala
₹1,350
Haryana
₹855
Uttar Pradesh
₹920
Telangana
₹1,065
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 Blenders Pride Reserve Whisky
Blenders Pride Sour
Medium
Ingredients
·
60ml Blenders Pride Reserve Whisky
·
25ml fresh lemon juice
·
15ml simple syrup
·
1 egg white (optional)
Method
1. Dry shake all ingredients without ice for 10 seconds.
2. Add ice and shake hard for another 10 seconds.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Garnish
Lemon slice
🥂 Serve in: Rocks glass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blenders Pride and who makes it?
Blenders Pride is a premium Indian blended whisky made by Pernod Ricard India, launched in 1995 under the Seagram's brand. It uses Indian grain spirits and imported Scotch malts. The Reserve Collection variant uses Solera-process maturation. Pernod Ricard has identified Blenders Pride as one of its five core India brands alongside Royal Stag, Chivas Regal, and Jameson.
What is the price of Blenders Pride in India?
Blenders Pride is priced at approximately Rs 750 in Delhi, Rs 920 in Mumbai, Rs 680 in Goa, and Rs 1,050 in Karnataka for a 750ml bottle. The Reserve Collection is Rs 100-200 more across most states. Available in 180ml, 375ml, and 750ml formats.
What does Blenders Pride taste like?
Blenders Pride is fruit-forward and smooth, with apple, peach, and pear on entry, followed by vanilla and caramel. The Reserve Collection adds Solera-process complexity — a rounded body and longer finish than the standard expression. The finish is the best in the mass-premium IMFL category. It is meaningfully more complex than Royal Stag and Sterling Reserve B7 at a higher price.
Is Blenders Pride good for gifting?
Blenders Pride is India's default gifting whisky in the Rs 700-1,100 range. The premium-looking bottle, Pernod Ricard branding, and reputation for quality make it appropriate for office gifting, wedding gifts, and occasions where you want to give a respectable bottle without spending Rs 2,000+. The Reserve Collection in particular looks and tastes genuinely premium for the price.
What is the Blenders Pride Reserve Collection?
Blenders Pride Reserve Collection uses a Solera-process maturation for the Scotch malt component — a method where older whisky is progressively blended with younger spirit, ensuring every bottle contains aged stock. This produces more complexity than the standard Blenders Pride and a noticeably longer finish. It is priced Rs 100-200 higher than the standard in most states.
How does Blenders Pride compare to Antiquity Blue?
Antiquity Blue is typically priced Rs 200-400 higher than Blenders Pride and has a richer, more Scotch-like character — more oak, more dried fruit, and a rounder body. Blenders Pride is lighter, more fruit-forward, and more approachable. For hosting guests who appreciate whisky, Antiquity Blue is the better statement. For everyday premium drinking or gifting to mixed audiences, Blenders Pride is the better value.
Which states have the best Blenders Pride prices?
Goa offers the lowest Blenders Pride prices at Rs 680-720 for 750ml. Haryana and Rajasthan are Rs 730-780. Delhi is around Rs 750. Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are Rs 780-880. Mumbai and Pune are Rs 920-950. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are Rs 1,050-1,200.
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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.
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Last updated:
September 2026
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Quick Facts
Name
Blenders Pride Reserve Whisky
Category
Whisky
Type
IMFL Whisky
Country
India
Region
Multiple States
Distillery
Pernod Ricard India
ABV
42.80%
Founded
1995
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