Liquor Price in Uttarakhand

Beer in Uttarakhand is sold through the same licensed retail network as spirits and was included in the broader 5 to 10 percent price increase that took effect under the ... new excise policy from April 1, 2026.

Brandy in Uttarakhand remains a steady seller, priced within the same MRP-enforced structure as other spirits. The state's new policy specifically makes it possible to cancel the licence of any ... shop found selling above the printed Maximum Retail Price.

Gin has moved well beyond the basic London Dry style that used to dominate Indian shelves, and Uttarakhand now carries a growing mix of classic and craft options. Contemporary Indian ... craft gins, often built around local botanicals, generally sit in the mid to premium band, above standard London Dry but below most imported labels, and pricing here is also shaped by stricter MRP enforcement introduced under the 2025-26 excise policy, extending even to departmental stores. Imported gins, particularly well known international brands, carry the steepest prices because of added import duty. If you're new to the category, standard London Dry gin remains the most affordable entry point before stepping up to flavoured or craft options.

Rum spans the usual range in Uttarakhand from everyday to premium labels, distributed through licensed retail shops. Like other spirits, it was affected by the April 2026 statewide price increase ... of roughly 5 to 10 percent.

Vodka in Uttarakhand, including flavoured variants, follows the same MRP structure as other spirits, with premium and imported labels priced well above the mainstream domestic range.

Whisky is Uttarakhand's largest liquor category, and it was affected by the April 2026 price revision alongside other spirits. The state's abolition of the 'sub-shop' and 'metro liquor' sales systems ... under the current policy also changed how some whisky brands reach smaller retail points.

Country liquor in Uttarakhand saw a more immediate and specific increase in December 2025, when the state reinstated a 12 percent VAT on excise duty -- pushing prices up by ... Rs 10 per pouch and Rs 40 per bottle, ahead of the broader April 2026 revision that touched the rest of the market.

Beyond the major categories, Uttarakhand liquor shops typically stock a smaller range of liqueurs, ready-to-drink (RTD) mixes, and cordials that don't fit neatly into whisky, rum, vodka, or beer. RTDs ... in particular have grown quickly in the mid-strength, flavoured segment aimed at casual drinkers, and are usually priced closer to beer than to spirits per serving. Liqueurs such as coffee, herbal, or fruit based options tend to sit in the mid-price range, with the exact number shaped as much by stricter MRP enforcement introduced under the 2025-26 excise policy, extending even to departmental stores as by alcohol content. As with other categories, checking the specific brand and size against a shop's current stock is the most reliable way to confirm price.