Bourbon in India

[whiskeyagonzo]

I was curious if anyone knew what bourbon if any was exported to India. We have a lab in India and the head is over here training and I thought it might be nice to spread some bourbon cheer. Just wanted to send something that cannot be found over there. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[tanstaafl2]

Don't have any first hand info but the owner and employees of a store I frequent are from India and/or have family there and go back on a regular basis. They noted import tax on liquor is high making most American imports very expensive and as a result somewhat limited. The usual players like Jack and Jim are there but not a lot else.

I found this New Delhi liquor store website. Click on the bourbon link and it shows what they have. The standard Jack black is over $50 based on exchange rates.

I've got no idea what "Bulleit Bourbon Scotch Whisky" is... :shocked:

[squire]

English as a second language is tricky.

[tanstaafl2]

English as a second language is tricky.

Based on my experience English as a first language is tricky! I am however fluent in Southern and can get by in American. Which generally has only a passing resemblance to (the Queen's) English...

[squire]

Winston Churchill commented the British and the Americans are a kindred people separated by a common language.

[393foureyedfox]

Based on my experience English as a first language is tricky!

Apparently, they don't teach English anymore here.....or math......or ethics.....or....anything

[DogfaceSoldier]

Bourbon selection in India is going to be limited to Jim Beam for the reasons stated above. It is a pain to even find that.

[whiskeyagonzo]

Thanks everyone for your input. I appreciate it. Now I'm trying to decide between sending a WT RB or HW Double Rye.

[tanstaafl2]

I would think WT carries a name that is more likely to be recognized and appreciated, whether or not they care much for the contents. Given the likely limited experience with American whiskey in general a rye might be more difficult for them to appreciate and it seems less likely they would recognize the HW name.

[Danger]

While we're on the topic, what bourbon goes best with curry?

[squire]

Grand Dad on the rocks before or after, can't think of any Bourbon that goes with.