11 Fantastic Drinks You Can Stock Up Your Bar With For The Perfect Holi Party At Home

Holi is a time of fun, merriment, joy, colours and a festival to get LIT and have the time of your life. And, if you’re planning to celebrate a boisterous house party at home, with all your family and friends in attendance, then it’s time to get the bar stocked before the festivities begin. We’re here to help you stock it to its full potential with a variety of spirits and liquor, that’ll suit a melange of different taste buds. So, read on to know what’ll be the best spirits to stock up on, and let’s get this party started!

Whisky 

Here’s a drink that most of you would describe as a classic. A great blend of whisky is all you need to get the conversations flowing at a party, and this versatile drink can be had in several ways. So, if you’re somebody who loves scotch whisky, Irish whisky, single malt whisky, or even a blended whisky, then here are the different whiskies that’ll go great with your Holi festivities. 

1. 100 Pipers 

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100 Pipers is a deluxe blended scotch whisky that’ll pass down your throat like butter, with subtle smoked notes in the flavour. The brand owes its name to the Scottish tradition of bagpipers leading soldiers into battle. No wonder, it’s one of the highly loved whiskies among all age groups. JFYI, there is now a new 8-years-old variant of 100 Pipers which is a unique blend of distinct single malts, that’s aged for a minimum of 8 years before being sold. We must say we tried it and loved it to the core. 

2. Jameson  

Jameson is an Irish whisky, well-known for it’s extremely smooth and Irish characteristics. Best for mellow drinkers who love to savour their drinks, Jameson is a delicious blend of pot still and delicate grain whisky, infused with the nuttiness of sherry casks, giving us the perfect blend of spicy, nutty and hints of a sweet note in its texture. Not to forget if someone is bent on making a cocktail out of it, then we can suggest a classic JGL (Jameson, Ginger and Lime).

3. Chivas Regal 12

There will always be people at a party who enjoy a good glass of blended malt whisky, and here’s where the Chivas Regal & its variants shine. This strong blended 12-years-old scotch whisky is one of the finest blends, combining tones of sweet and fruity due to careful cask selection. It is one of the highest-selling blended scotch whisky in India and rightly so. 
Again, there is a refreshing variant of Chivas Regal i.e. Chivas Regal XV and we must say it’s truly a celebratory whisky and is ideal for luxurious champagne cocktails. A portion of this blended Scotch whisky is finished in French oak cognac casks, meaning it naturally marries together with crisp champagne. This blend is laid down to rest for a minimum of 15 long years(represented by the Roman numerals XV) so that rich flavours are ready for you to enjoy in an instant.

4. The Glenlivet 12 

Single Malt whisky lovers, this one’s for you. The Glenlivet 12 is a smooth balance of soft and sweet summery flavours of fruits and florals, that’ll remind you of spring, which makes a great drink for your Holi house parties at home! Also said to be one of the highest-selling single malt whiskies in India, here’s a bottle that’ll completely impress your guests as it’s a pure invitation to indulgence in liquid form. 

Wines 

A Holi party is incomplete without a few bottles of wine in the mix and what better way to enjoy the festival of colours than to try different varieties of rose, red, sparkling and white wine! A drink that can be had for any occasion, here are the best one’s you can stock your bar with for this Holi bash. 

1. Jacob’s Creek 

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Jacob’s Creek is an Australian brand, of which each wine is carefully selected and made from the choicest Chardonnay & pinot noir grapes. The Chardonnay adds texture & a nutty brioche flavour, while the Pinot Noir adds in myriad aromas and red-fruit notes, respectively. Boasting a legacy of 160 years of winemaking expertise, Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Rose Wine, Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay, and Jacob's Creek Classic Shiraz Cabernet are a few of the most sought after wines in the country. It’s hard to choose any other wine when you’ve got Jacob’s Creek by your side!

2. Campo Viejo

Campo Viejo is a Spanish wine brand that is perfect for those evening drinking seshes with the friend’s gang on Holi. The Campo Viejo is dedicated to Rioja winemaking and they make their wines to be the most vibrant expression of the grapes in a liquid state. A drop of liquid gold for the discerning taste buds, be sure to try the Campo Viejo variants like Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo and Campo Viejo Rioja Viura Tempranillo Blanco, this Holi! 

White Spirits 

White spirits are the perfect day time drinking partner and are usually the first choice for peeps who love a great cocktail and that’s what makes it a great pick for your Holi party. A glass of delicious cocktails made from the best white spirits will add that extra colour to your Holi party, so check out some of our suggestions!

1. Absolut Vodka  

Absolut Vodka is a leading vodka brand in the Indian markets presently, and for good reasons. You get to taste the truest flavours of the spirit, made from all-natural ingredients and this drink will refine each experience for you. They’ve even got new natural flavours for their vodkas, giving a new taste and flavour to the original. So enjoy exotic flavours like lime, citron, mandarin, raspberry and have the time of your life with flavourful cocktails.

2. Monkey 47 Gin  

Monkey 47 is a batch of distilled and handcrafted Schwarzwald Dry Gin that fuses British traditions, the exoticism of India, and the purity of the Black Forest with the finest of grains and hops, and 47 different botanicals. An exotic treat for every gin lover at the party, this dry gin has a delicate top note that lends it its unique complex taste. We must recommend it as quite recently we got our hands on this unique bottle and once served with tonic water, it just proved it an experience led by pure indulgence.  

3. Beefeater

Beefeater London Dry has a remarkably clean flavour, with a bold juniper character that is balanced with strong citrus notes, making it the perfect gin to enjoy with the tonic of your choice.
Let us assure you if cocktails are on your mind, you won’t find better options than this brilliant drink.

Liquid Luxury

And If you’re planning a Holi party session, and want to impress your guests, then the perfect way to savour each drink is to try these luxury blended whiskies that are sure to set the mood and impress your guests. 

1. Royal Salute  

Royal Salute is a Scotch Whisky that was first introduced in the year 1953 and was created as a mark of celebration. It comes in an exotic blue bottle and comes under the higher class of whisky with a 21-year-old signature blend. The flavour and fragrance of this blend will ignite all your senses and make your heart sing, so if you’re looking for a blend that’s perfect for classy afternoon parties for this coming festival, this should be your first option. 

2. Aberlour 

Another luxury whisky, Aberlour is a single malt whisky that matures to an exquisite complexity of sleeping in the Spanish sherry and double American oak casks. This beautifully crafted and exquisite malt is usually matured for at least 12 years, which gives it a rich and dense flavour. With a distinctively crisp, citrus character, Aberlour should be your go-to pick for this relaxed Holi party!

And there you have it, folks. All the best spirits and liquors you could choose for your festive house party this Holi! So go ahead and stock them all in your bar for a weekend of fun!