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The holidays are about coming together — around the table, at home, or over a well-chosen bottle. Whether you’re gifting something special or opening a bottle for Christmas dinners and New Year’s celebrations, the right spirit sets the tone and elevates the moment.

Travel retail adds an element of surprise to festive shopping, with airport shelves often revealing whiskies and spirits you don’t find back home. Limited editions and travel-only expressions make for thoughtful picks — bottles chosen in transit that feel personal, considered and quietly special.

At home, familiar favourites easily open into Christmas dinners, house parties and late-night New Year’s toasts. These are easy-going, characterful spirits made for sharing, pouring generously and marking the moments that bring everyone together.

Here’s your guide to the season’s finest picks, perfect for gifting, hosting and making the holidays truly special.

1. Roku Gin Botanical Kasane Edition (Travel Retail Exclusive)

A new expression in the Roku family and a perfect festive find for travellers, Roku Kasane celebrates the Japanese art of layering in both craft and flavour. Available exclusively through travel retail, it builds on Roku’s signature six Japanese botanicals, each harvested at peak season, and elevates them through a meticulous layering technique that honours the beauty of arrangement. The result is a refined gin with a rich, complex aroma and a gentle hint of sweetness. Sweet, floral notes blend seamlessly with fresh green botanicals, subtle citrus, and a refreshing touch of spice.

Its smooth and vibrant, lingering finish makes it ideal for festive cocktails or to enjoy neat as an elegant aperitif. Thoughtful, sophisticated, and beautifully crafted, Roku Kasane makes for a limited-edition gift that captures the spirit of Japanese artistry, and a truly special way to toast the holidays with something exclusive.

Availability: Mumbai’s Ospree Duty Free

2. Maker’s Mark Classic

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