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Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years

Name: Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years
Brand: United Spirits — Diageo
Price: 18700.00 INR
Availability: InStock

A 3,540-bottle limited edition built from 25 Speyside malts and grains

United Spirits — Diageo

Distillery

Scotland

Country

42.80%

ABV

8.6/10

Rating

★★★★★

8.6/10

Price in India · 750ml

Goa

₹18,700

Haryana

₹19,800

Uttar Pradesh

₹21,340

Delhi

₹22,000

Speyside (blend components) Est. 2013 42.80% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Deep dark amber

Nose & Aroma

Dark dried fruit, honeyed oak, toasted almond and a soft floral top note

Palate & Taste

Dense and layered with dried fruit, dark honey, toasted nuts, a rich Speyside malt character and a warming oak spice that builds slowly

Finish

Very long, warm and complex, with honey, oak and dried fruit lingering well after the sip

History & Background

Quintessence is Black Dog's rarest and most limited expression, a blend of 25 single malt and grain whiskies drawn primarily from Scotland's Speyside Valley, with only 3,540 bottles ever produced. It won gold at the Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb in 2013 alongside Reserve Aged 18 Years, cementing both as the brand's most internationally decorated releases. Its extreme limited-edition nature and 21-year age statement place it well above every other Black Dog expression in both price and exclusivity, making it a genuine collector's bottle rather than a whisky most drinkers will encounter casually.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

A blend of 25 single malt and grain whiskies, primarily sourced from distilleries in Scotland's Speyside Valley, selected specifically for depth, honey character and Speyside typicity, bottled in a strictly limited run.

Aging & Maturation

Component whiskies aged a minimum of 21 years in oak casks before blending, among the longest age statements available from an Indian-marketed blended Scotch brand.

Distillery

United Spirits — Diageo

Founded

2013

Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years Price Guide 2026

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

India Prices

Goa ₹18,700

Haryana ₹19,800

Uttar Pradesh ₹21,340

Delhi ₹22,000

Karnataka ₹26,400

Telangana ₹24,640

Tamil Nadu ₹30,360

Kerala ₹31,240

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 Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years

Black Dog Quintessence Neat Pour

Easy

Ingredients

· 45ml Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years

Method

1. Pour into a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature. 2. Let it rest for several minutes to fully open. 3. Sip slowly without water or ice to experience its full layered complexity.

Garnish

None

🥂 Serve in: Tulip or Glencairn glass

Frequently Asked Questions

How rare is Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years?

Extremely rare. Only 3,540 bottles were ever produced as part of this limited edition release, making it by far the scarcest expression in the Black Dog range. Finding a bottle today, particularly outside of the states where it was originally distributed, can be genuinely difficult.

What makes Black Dog Quintessence different from the rest of the range?

Quintessence is built from 25 single malt and grain whiskies, primarily from Scotland's Speyside Valley, and carries a 21-year age statement, six years longer than Reserve Aged 18 Years. It was produced as a strictly limited edition of 3,540 bottles rather than an ongoing release, which places it in a different category from the rest of the range entirely.

What is the price of Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years in India?

Where available, Black Dog Quintessence Aged 21 Years is priced around Rs 18,700 in Goa, Rs 22,000 in Delhi, Rs 26,400 in Karnataka and Rs 22,000 in Mumbai for a 750ml bottle. Given its extremely limited production of 3,540 bottles, actual availability and pricing can vary significantly by retailer and region, and it may command a premium over these figures where stock is scarce.

Is Black Dog Quintessence worth buying as a collector's item?

For collectors and Black Dog enthusiasts specifically, yes — the combination of a 21-year age statement, 25-component Speyside-led blend, and a strictly limited run of 3,540 bottles gives it genuine rarity value. For everyday drinking, Reserve Aged 18 Years offers most of the same depth at a considerably lower price.

How should Black Dog Quintessence be served?

Neat, in a tulip-shaped glass, at room temperature, with time to let the aroma fully develop. Given its rarity and price, it is a whisky meant to be appreciated slowly on its own rather than mixed or diluted.

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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