Tasting Notes
Nose
Light malt aromas complemented by soft grain sweetness and subtle smoky undertones.
Palate
Smooth and mellow with balanced grain sweetness, gentle malt character, and a rounded, approachable profile.
Finish
Warm, clean finish with delicate smoky notes and lingering sweetness.
Production Details
Distillation
Crafted using select Indian malts and blended whisky spirits to create a consistently smooth and approachable whisky.
Water Source
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Mash Bill
Select Indian malts blended with whisky spirits.
Cask Type
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Aging
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Variants & Expressions
McDowell's No.1 Whisky, McDowell's No.1 Reserve
Filtration
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McDowell's No.1 Family
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Price & Availability
- Price Range
Pricing varies across Indian states depending on local taxes and regulations.
- Availability
Available across most Indian states through licensed liquor retailers, bars, restaurants, and hotels.
Currently not available in:
Gujarat
Bihar
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Brand Profile
McDowell's No.1 | Diageo India (United Spirits Limited)
McDowell's No.1 is one of Diageo India's flagship whisky brands and has become deeply woven into India's social and cultural fabric. Produced by United Spirits Limited, the brand has consistently celebrated friendship, shared experiences, and life's everyday moments through its long-running "Yaari" platform. McDowell's No.1 has earned widespread popularity for its approachable character and consistent quality, making it one of India's most recognised and widely enjoyed whisky brands.
Awards & Recognition
Market Leadership
McDowell's No.1 has established itself as one of the world's highest-selling whisky brands and has received global recognition for its market leadership.
Million Case Spirits Brand Ranking 2020
Ranked among the top whisky brands globally in the Million Case Spirits Brand Ranking 2020.
Global Sales
Recognised as one of the world's largest-selling whisky brands.
Quick Facts
Produced by Diageo India (United Spirits Limited).
Over 120 years of brand heritage.
Built around the philosophy of friendship and "Yaari."
Consumed by 25+ million consumers globally.
Crafted using a blend of whisky and select Indian malts.
One of the world's largest-selling whisky brands.