Move Over Bhang, Enjoy Your Holi With These Spirits

Holi is just around the corner and palpable excitement can already be felt all around, as people gear up to celebrate the festival of colors with gusto. However, apart from colours, this festival is also traditionally associated with rejoicing, feasting and having a good time together. Gujiyas, malpuas, chole puris, and not to forget thandai, are essential parts of the Holi feast; And when it is Holi, who would mind adding some bhang to the thandai? But, truth be told, making authentic thandai is no child’s play. Hence, we have the perfect solution to keep the fun levels high at your Holi get-togethers. Choose anyone from this list according to your taste, we can assure you of a truly ‘Happy’ Holi!

a strong brew

Summers are almost here, it’s likely to be scorching hot this Holi, and what could be better than some chilled beers with friends apart from scrumptious snacks? Hence, our first suggestion is Godfather Super 8, the country’s strongest beer with 8% ABV, which is the most acceptable in India. It is a strong brew that has gained iconic status among beer lovers. The beer has notes of coriander and pale malt, and features German bitters as well as select Indian malts. It is brewed in a long cycle which adds to the great flavor. The resulting smooth and refreshing drink is a class apart beer that is loved by all.

a light and smooth beer

Well, if a stronger beer isn’t what you fancy, we’ve got you covered too, with Coatesberg Premium Pils, a light and smooth beer with 4.5% ABV. Beer is made with barley, rice, and German hops. While German hops give this beer a unique flavor, barley gives it color tones and a malty sweet flavor, and rice gives it a crisp and refreshing taste. It won the gold medal at the prestigious Brussels Beer Challenge, 2022.

best single malt

Named after one of the pioneers of the Indian alcove industry, Devan Gyan Chand, who founded DEVANS in the 1940s, it’s perfect for those who shy away from fizzy brews. Crafted in Jammu, this single malt has already received rave reviews from the likes of whiskey critic Jim Murray, who called it ‘the best single malt I’ve tasted from India’. They claim that its taste is the most refined. While thinner oils add delicate notes to it, the whiskey has pineapple drop candy sweetness, hints of barley, and a backbone of vanilla. This Holi, choose nothing but the best for your party or after party.

rum love

This all-time classic drink needs no introduction as it has a dedicated fan base of its own. Launched in 1935, it is considered to be India’s largest Made in India foreign liquor brand with 42.8% ABV. It has a sweet taste and aroma which makes it quite popular among rum lovers. Available in 7 years, 12 years and so on variants, this one at Holi party will say a lot about the host’s wine taste.

a different taste

It is produced by William Grant & Sons at the Girvan Distillery in Scotland. Hendrick’s was launched in 1999 and has 44% ABV. Consisting of cucumber and Bulgarian rose as its main flavours, it is bottled in a dark brown colored bottle which adds to the beauty of the drink. This particular gin has a very distinctive taste due to the 2 styles of distillation used in the preparation of this drink. This is a must buy for those who are expecting more guests on Holi, as gin lovers will not swap their drink for anything else.

smooth and sweet taste

This Swedish vodka brand is unquestionably the most famous vodka around the world. With 40% ABV it is 100% wheat vodka with no added sugar and is known as the cleanest vodka in the world. This time-tested recipe is nearly 30 years old and has earned many loyal fans. The smooth and mellow taste enhanced by the clear bottle has made this drink iconic, thus a must have in your home bar when you invite guests over for Holi.

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