Weekend Ready: Stock Up on These Must-Have Spirits for the Perfect House Party

Weekends are no longer just about stepping out—they’re about creating experiences at home. Whether you’re hosting a spontaneous get-together, planning a chill sundowner, or simply unwinding after a long week, having the right lineup of spirits can instantly elevate your mood (and your menu).

If you’re looking to upgrade your weekend stash, here’s a curated list of go-to brands that promise good times, great taste, and effortless hosting.

Zoya Gin

For those looking to elevate their festive celebrations with a touch of modern sophistication, Zoya Special Batch Gin by Allied Blenders and Distillers brings refined craftsmanship to every pour. Made from 100% grain spirit and infused with juniper and 12 select botanicals, Zoya delivers a beautifully balanced, aromatic profile that shines through both classic and contemporary serves. Elegant, premium and unmistakably festive, Zoya adds a refined sparkle to every celebration.

Price: Zoya Premium Gin is priced at ₹2200 (750ml)

Whistler whisky

Whistler Barrel Aged Blended Malt Whisky is a refined blend of mature malt and grain whiskies, patiently aged in oak barrels to develop a rich, layered profile. A refined blend of mature malt and grain whiskies, it is patiently aged in oak barrels to develop a rich, layered profile. With warm notes of dried apple, apricot, vanilla cream, and toasted oak on the nose, Whistler delivers a silky palate of rich malt, toffee, pineapple, and gentle spice. The medium finish leaves a graceful trail of mellow sweetness and refinement.

Price: 750 ml | INR 750-1500/- depending on the state and availability.

Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, West Bengal, Daman and Uttar Pradesh

Sula Wines

From the sun-soaked vineyards of Nashik, Sula offers an impressive range that caters to every palate. Perfect for the Christmas season, Sula brings warmth, elegance and a sense of celebration to winter get-togethers. With over two decades of winemaking excellence, it delivers homegrown sophistication that pairs effortlessly with the joy, indulgence and togetherness that define Christmas.

Price: INR 995 (for 750 ml)

Cashmir Vodka

India’s first premium small-batch organic craft vodka, Cashmir has quickly become the spirit of sophistication. Crafted from Sona Moti – a rare, 2,000-year-old organic heritage winter wheat, painstakingly revived after near extinction. Known as the “Golden Pearl,” this non-GMO, non-hybrid grain, with pristine Himalayan glacial water from the valleys of Kashmir, creates a vodka of exceptional purity and character. Distilled 7 times and precision-filtered 5 times, CASHMIR delivers a velvety texture and remarkably clean finish. Inspired by the untouched serenity of the Kashmir Valley, it is not just a spirit but a story of heritage, revival and craftsmanship—one that has now been recognized on the world stage.

Price: INR 1,800 and INR 4,190 depending upon state

Availability: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.

Mikiamo Limoncello

India’s first Limoncello, is steadily emerging as a preferred citrus-forward liqueur for aperitifs, digestifs, and cocktail programmes. Crafted using lemons sourced from Italy’s southern coast and bottled in Goa, the liqueur’s bright, zesty profile makes it equally suited for sipping neat, over ice, or as a versatile mixer in spritzes and contemporary cocktails. Its adaptability and clean flavour profile have made it a natural fit for menus that favour light, refreshing serves and globally inspired drinking experiences.

Price & Availability:  ₹2,100-₹2,500 for 750ml in Delhi/NCR

Six Brothers Mahura By South Seas Distilleries

Six Brothers Mahura (Mahua) is a celebration of India’s rich, indigenous distilling traditions. Made from the flowers of the Madhuca Longifolia tree and distilled by South Seas Distilleries (one of Ind’s oldest malt distilleries), Mahura has deep roots in the country’s pre-colonial past. Once unfairly sidelined by colonial-era policies, this ancient Indian spirit is now stepping into the spotlight in a sophisticated light for the first time. Double distilled in the country’s largest copper pot stills and platinum-filtered for an exceptionally clean finish, Six Brothers Mahura is the world’s first luxury heritage spirit.

Price and Availability: 2,500 for 750ml depending on the state and availability