5 Must-Have Whiskies For Your Home Bar

The home bar denotes a place of pride for many. For those who love entertaining and are invested in the idea of hosting a grand party, the home bar indicates status and is a matter of prestige. Nothing compares to the experience of showcasing the best of one’s collection and enthralling guests with what has been put together.

In most cases, home bar owners tend to veer towards spirits that are accessible and familiar. While this might be an instinct, what is more interesting is to be able to curate and showcase an eclectic mix of spirits that takes your home bar a notch up.

When putting together, here is a list of five  must-have whiskies that you should endeavour to stock:

The Glenlivet 12:

No home bar collection is complete without at least one expression from  The Glenlivet range. The most popular and sought after is the The Glenlivet 12. This Speyside product with a palette that extends from flowery to peachy perfectly balances sweetness with the dryness of malt. The warm finish is particularly popular with the Indian taste buds and the floral spring notes are refreshing. The Glenlivet 12 is a must have when curating a top notch home bar.

Chivas Regal 18:

An award-winning blend that is a possession of pride, the Chivas Regal 18 is a beautiful mix of complexity and refinement. With as many as 85 flavours in its kitty, ranging from bits of chocolate to floral to fruity and embodying a hint of smokiness, the Chivas Regal 18 is a must-have in your home bar. The stunning bottle filled with the warm, amber spirit is a visual delight and a premium addition to any home bar. The stunning bottle filled with the warm, amber spirit is a visual delight and a premium addition to any home bar.

Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky:

Touted as one of the finest Indian single malt, Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky is admired by many whisky connoisseurs. A fusion blend masterfully created with barley that comes from India and Scotland, The Amrut Fusion combines a hint of smokiness with spice, added to notes that are fruity layered with honey. From the perspective of a home bar, a mix of spirits from across the globe is an aspiration, and the Amrut denotes a powerful Indian presence on the shelf.

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7:

Jack Daniels popularly goes with the acronym JD is a much-loved Tennesse whiskey. Made from the best corn, rye, and barley malt, Jack Daniel’s is a must-have for the sheer flavour and intensity it has on offer. All Jack Daniel’s variations are produced and bottled in one single distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and savoured worldwide. Adding a Jack Daniel to your home bar will add to the range and symbolise the American legacy.

Nikka From the Barrel:

Designed and inspired, keeping the Japanese minimalism aesthetic in mind, Nikka from the Barrel is Japan’s contribution to the world’s finest whisky products. Full of character and made , Nikka is spicy and peppery when it comes to the aroma, with soft orange and vanilla notes to boast of. Most people who have tasted the Nikka believe that it has a robust dynamic personality that is bold and full. Adding a Nikka to the home bar will surely impress and attract praise for top-notch taste.

Curating a home bar that is sure to impress needs investment, passion and some bit of research. With so many exciting blends available globally, just picking five is a bit of a limitation. That said, one can surely start with these and keep building from there to have a bar that is dreamy and aspirational.