Top 15 Whisky Brands in the World

Whisky lovers have never had such a wide option of drinks. The number of whisky brands are on the rise but still there are some above the rest and such top 15 Whisky brands are listed in this article. The ranking is based on overall sales figures across the globe. Over the past few years, many varieties of whisky have grown up.

There are so many releases of whisky across the globe that goes unseen. With the revolution of craft-cocktail, people these days have a wide range of whisky to choose from. The whisky brands have reached new heights across the world.

Below are some of the top whisky brands that some people might not know.

1) Officers Choice

Officer’s Choice whisky, commonly called as OC, is the top brand of Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), has been rated the largest selling whisky brand in the world. It has posted a sale of about 32.3 million during the year 2017 as per the International Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR).

Launched during the year 1988, OC is placed at the top in the whisky brands. It is considered as the world’s largest exporter of spirits brand and has their units in about 18 countries. Its special feature is the smooth whisky with a blend of finely balanced malt.

It has a national share of about 40% and is a market leader in about 18 states in India. It inspires customers to make the right choice and stimulate the officer that is hidden within them. Due to their brands and their presence across, Officers Choice is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

2) McDowell’s No 1

An Indian branded spirit, McDowell’s No 1, is manufactured by United Spirits Limited (USL). It was introduced during the year 1963. It is considered as one of the largest spirit brands in the world which consists of three main categories of whisky, brandy, and rum. It also sells soda and bottled water.

McDowell’s No.1 Whisky is a fine smooth mixture of imported Scotch, premium grain spirits, and selected Indian malts. The brand resolution for McDowell’s No. 1 is to permit friends to rejoice the bonds of true brotherhood, to shape out connect and to build stronger objective among our consumers. The McDowell’s No.1 brand uniqueness is signified through a modest and powerful logo that signifies the way close friends ‘hug’ each other.

McDowell’s No.1 is considered as the top plate with respect to the volume sales by selling over 53 million cases per year. The brand has grown and has been recognized as one of the largest FMCG brands in India that cater to over 25 million consumers. Considering the growth of this brand, McDowell’s No.1 is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

3) Imperial Blue

Imperial Blue is the foremost and the largest whisky brand of Pernod Ricard India. It is a seamless mixture of imported scotch malts and Indian grain spirits for great smoothness. It was launched in the year 1997. The brand is known for delivering, value at a reasonable price. Through its reliable quality delivery, it is known for their brand across the country.

Its excellent smoothness is valued by whisky experts globally. It is considered as the second largest brand in value amongst the whisky segment in India. It currently sells about 17 million cases a year.

It is available in various pack sizes which includes 2L, 1L, 750ml, 375ml, 180ml & 90ml, to suit various drinking occasions. As it the fastest growing whisky brand, Imperial Blue is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

4) Royal Stag

Royal Stag is a well-known brand among the various available brands of spirits in India that was launched in the year 1995. The brand offers a unique feature of maintaining an international quality blend, with a mix of the Indian grain spirit and Scotch malts. At present Royal Stag enjoys great loyal consumers, generated not only by their blend but also through a tagline that captures a contemporary India – “MAKE IT LARGE”.

Royal Stag was known for their brand for not making use of any artificial flavours or recycled bottles thereby distributing an international quality blend to their consumers.

The Royal Stag whisky is available in various packs of 2 Litres, 1 Litre, 750ml, 375ml, 180ml & 90ml. Due to product quality, Royal Stag is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

5) Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker is a popular product of Scotch whisky that is owned by Diageo. It is sold widely across the globe. It has a wide range of exceptional Scotch whisky. The various blends of Johnnie Walker whisky are Johnnie Walker Red Label, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Johnnie Walker Double Black, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, and Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Johnnie Walker Red Label possesses a characterful and bold flavour that shines even when mixed. Johnnie Walker Black Label is complex and rich and well-balanced with dark fruits and sweet vanilla. Johnnie Walker Double Black is of intense blend with powerful, smoky and full-bodied which is enjoyed best with water.

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is a blend of deluxe, smooth and honey which is perfect for an indulgent celebration. Johnnie Walker Platinum Label is blended from whiskys for at least 18 years, it provides a great taste. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a blend of some exceptional whiskys of Scotland.

Due to their various available products, Johnnie Walker is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

6) Jack Daniels

A popular American brand of whisky, Jack Daniels is a brand of Tennessee whisky. The main feature of the Jack Daniels whisky is their mash recipe. The recipe has a perfect mix of corn, rye, and barley. The various blends of Jack Daniels are Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Whisky, Jack Daniels Fire Whisky, Jack Daniels Single Barrel Whisky and Gentleman Jack.

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Whisky is a blend of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whisky and honey which provides a smooth finish. Jack Daniels Fire Whisky mixes red hot cinnamon with the whisky for providing a classic spirit with a burning finish. Jack Daniels Single Barrel Whisky has a layer of caramel and spice with fruits to provide a great taste for the user. Gentleman Jack experiences a second charcoal softening in order to achieve great smoothness thereby providing a balanced flavour.

Due to their various available products, Jack Daniels is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

7) Original Choice

The Original Choice whisky blend is one that has been sensibly created and finished to offer the same experience like the malt whisky which is offered at a feasible rate. It has a light aroma of malt and a hint of a flat woody character which owes to the use of malt spirits. The Original Choice whisky has been adopted by millions of devotees over the years.

Their distinct flavour is enjoyed and the spirit of smoothness is let to unfold gently.

This brand was established in India during the year 1992. Over the years, the Company has been recognized as one of the leading spirit company in the world which has a strong portfolio of brands. It is considered as one of the top 10 selling whiskys globally having their sales approximately 11 million cases per year. It has their market presence in 7 states across the country and about eight manufacturing units.

As they are one of the leading brands in whisky, Original Choice is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

8) Old Tavern

Old Tavern whisky is produced by the United Spirits Limited and is owned by United Breweries Group. It comes with a notable taste that is like by people and acknowledged across the world. It is considered as one of the most renowned whiskys in the world. The whisky is placed in a classy bottle which is mixed with various flavours that will provide a smooth finish and a unique taste. It is basically blended with a clean spirit, neutral alcohol and various flavours for providing a smooth finish and an excellent taste.

It is a non-scotch product and is available at a feasible price. These whiskys have about 42.8% alcohol content in them. Due to their excellent taste and product, Old Tavern has been considered as one of the top whisky brands.

9) Haywards

Haywardswhisky is owned by Diageo – USL. Haywards whisky is blended carefully with neutral alcohol and flavours. This is considered as one of the best-growing brands of whisky in the Middle East. The main ingredients used for their whisky is malted barley and other grains with the required amount of fermentation. The alcohol level is slightly higher than a beer. Haywards whisky comes in many types like light, smoky, single malt, finest and blended malt.

It is available at a feasible rate and does offer great value for money. It also provides a smooth finish and taste. Due to their unique taste and quality, Haywards is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

10) Jim Beam

A popular brand of whisky, Jim Beam is a brand of bourbon whisky that is produced by Beam Suntory in Clermont, Kentucky. Jim Bean was founded during the year 1795. Jim Beam has created the bourbon that ages twice and has made it a history. Jim Beam has been into whisky production for about 220 years and their main ingredients for making whisky are malted barley, corn, rye, and water.

Along with the ingredients they also take the pride and passion to prepare it. Their main blends are Jim Beam Original, Jim Beam Honey, Jim Beam Apple, Jim Beam Red Stag, Jim Beam Maple, Jim Beam Rye, Jim Beam Devil’s cut, Jim Beam Double Oak, Jim Beam Black Bourbon, Jim Beam Single Barrel, Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 years, and Jim Beam Cola. Due to their various available blends and their popularity, Jim Beam is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

11) Bagpiper

A popular Indian brand of whisky and manufactured by USL, Bagpiper is controlled by the United Breweries group. It is established in the year 1976. It is sold in square bottles with packaging designs of black and gold. Bagpiper whisky has a light malty aroma and a slight taste of smooth woody character.

The Bagpiper gold whisky is valued by gold in its weight. Every drop of this whisky eases up the mood. Bagpiper gold whisky is generally produced from great quality extra neutral alcohol. In order to maintain steadiness in their quality, all the ingredients are exposed to a severe analysis of sensory and chemical.

The Bagpiper regular whisky sells over 9 million cases a year. It has been a general choice among the crowds since its establishment.

Over the years, Bagpiper has been seen their connections in Bollywood associations. As they are a leading producer of whisky, Bagpiper is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

12) Crown Royal

Also regarded as one of the top whisky brand introduced in the year 1939, Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky that is owned by Diageo. It is one of the top whisky brands sold in the United States. The Crown Royal whiskys are blended expertly and patiently aged. It has various series that suit the taste of the users.

Crown Royal comes in various brands like Crown Royal Black, Crown Royal Reserve, Crown Royal XR, Crown Royal XO, Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye, Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel, Crown Royal Maple Finished, Crown Royal Regal Apple, Crown Royal Honey, Crown Royal Vanilla, and Crown Royal Salted Caramel.

Due to their various available brands in whisky, Crown Royal is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

13) Ballantine’s

A popular blended Scotch whisky, Ballantine whisky is produced by Pernod Ricard in Scotland. The flavour of Ballantine whisky is reliant on malts that are blended with 50 single malts and four single grains. This whisky brand has won many honours. Ballantine has a wide range of categories for their whisky. Each product of Ballantine has a different flavour that suits the mood and taste of the user.

The various products available are Finest, 12 years, Hard Fired, Brasil, Miltonduff, Glenburgie, Glentauchers, 17 years, 21 years, limited, 30 years, and 40 years. Due to their huge available products, Ballantine is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

14) Jameson

Jameson, a well-known whisky was established in Dublin during the year 1780. It is focused on creating the premium whisky in the world.  Jameson whisky has been well enjoyed across the world for their extraordinarily smooth taste for the past 230 years. The smoothness is occurred due to the three factors; triple distillation controlled maturation and masterly blending of the several whisky components.

Jameson whisky can be enjoyed neat, with ice, or it can be mixed in a cocktail or any drink. The whisky is triple distilled to produce twice the smoothness. The taste is maintained by balancing the amount of malted and un-malted barley to provide a natural barley flavour. The smoothness is maintained by having a proper proportion of triple distilled Pot Still Whiskys and triple distilled Grain Whiskys.

It is available in various blends of Jameson 18 Year Limited Reserve Whisky, Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel Whisky, Jameson 12 Year Whisky, Jameson Signature Reserve Whisky, Jameson Gold Reserve Whisky, Jameson Caskmates Whisky, and many more. Due to their wide range of whisky products, Jameson is considered as one of the top whisky brands in the world.

15) Blenders Pride

Blenders Pride whisky is a lead brand for Pernod-Ricard, India. It has about 63% market share in the whisky segment. The brand is targeted at the modern, confident Indian that suits their lifestyle and taste. Their advertising tagline says, “good taste stays with you”. Blenders Pride was introduced in the year 1995. It is a blend of imported scotch malts and premium grain spirits of India. The Blenders pride whisky does not have any artificial flavours.

It provides a consistent quality and excellent taste. It is estimated to make sales by selling over 5 million cases per year. The Blenders Pride Whiskey is available in various pack sizes of 2L, 1L, 750ml, 375ml, 180ml, 90ml, and 60ml. Due to their products and their availability, Blenders Pride is considered as one of the top whiskey brands in the world.

Conclusion

The whisky industry is all about manufacturing, utilizing the capacity, sales increase, and market recognition. In order to achieve their goals, the whisky industry should focus on providing high-quality service and whisky to their customers. It should be suited at all time for their customers.

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