Karnataka Liquor Price List 2026: Complete MRP Guide

Liquor prices in Karnataka went through their biggest shake-up in decades this year. From 11 May 2026, the state rolled out a completely new tax structure that changed how much you pay for everything from a 180ml whisky pouch to a premium Scotch bottle. If you are trying to make sense of the Karnataka liquor price list 2026, here is a clear, brand-wise breakdown along with what actually changed and why your favourite drink might now cost more (or less) than it did last year.

What Changed in Karnataka’s Liquor Pricing in 2026

Karnataka became the first state in India to link excise duty directly to alcohol content instead of bottle volume, under what the Excise Department calls the Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) structure. The reform, announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the 2026-27 state budget, took effect on 11 May 2026 and cut the number of excise slabs from 16 down to 8.

The practical effect has been uneven across categories:

• Beer and premium Scotch whisky have become cheaper : mild and lager beers with around 5% ABV have dropped by roughly 20-25%, and premium imported Scotch brands have seen cuts of up to 20% as well.
• Budget 180ml tetra packs and pouches (whisky, rum, brandy, gin, vodka) have become costlier : these mass-market categories, which make up the bulk of Karnataka’s excise revenue, have seen increases of 20-30%.
• The government has also moved away from directly fixing every retail price, giving manufacturers more room to position products within the new slabs based on alcohol strength.

if you drink beer or premium imported labels, 2026 has been a good year for your wallet. If you buy the cheaper 180ml options, expect to pay more than before.

Quick Price Overview

Category	90ml	180ml	750ml
Regular IMFL Whisky	₹30 – ₹115	₹95 – ₹295	₹395 – ₹960
Premium/Scotch Whisky	₹170 – ₹220	₹440 – ₹445	₹1,720 – ₹3,495
Rum	₹22 – ₹81	₹80 – ₹285	₹335 – ₹1,750
Vodka	₹40 – ₹102	₹164 – ₹445	₹860 – ₹1,825
Beer (per 650ml/500ml bottle)	–		₹45 onwards (revised, down up to 25%)

Karnataka Liquor Price List 2026

IMFL Whisky Price List

Brand	Size	MRP (₹)
Three Aces Whisky	90 ml	21
Three Aces Whisky	1000 ml	226
Prestige Rare Whisky	60 ml	13
Prestige Rare Whisky	90 ml	26
Club Choice Fine Whisky	60 ml	12
Club Choice Fine Whisky	90 ml	28
Legacy Whisky	180 ml	80
Legacy Whisky	750 ml	335
Wellington Blended Indian Malt Whisky	180 ml	95
Wellington Blended Indian Malt Whisky	750 ml	395
Captain Martins Special Malt Whisky	180 ml	95
Captain Martins Special Malt Whisky	750 ml	395
Mysore Lancer Deluxe Quality Whisky	180 ml	95
Mysore Lancer Deluxe Quality Whisky	750 ml	395
Windsor Special Whisky	180 ml	155
Windsor Special Whisky	750 ml	625
Windsor Deluxe Whisky	60 ml	19
Vinbros 7 PM Whisky	180 ml	135
Vinbros 7 PM Whisky	750 ml	560
Royal Ikon Select Malt Whisky	180 ml	135
Royal Ikon Select Malt Whisky	750 ml	560
Coaastal King Premium Whisky	180 ml	115
Coaastal King Premium Whisky	750 ml	480
Ab Aegis Blue Super Fine Whisky	180 ml	235
Ab Aegis Blue Super Fine Whisky	750 ml	965
Khodays Deluxe Whisky	180 ml	198
Khodays Deluxe Whisky	750 ml	822
Sovereign Deluxe Whisky	90 ml	27
Haywards Cheers Whisky-Pet	90 ml	35
Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky	90 ml	56
Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky	1000 ml	408
Officer’s Choice Special Whisky	90 ml	29 – 43
Old Trac Whisky	90 ml	30
Original Choice Deluxe Whisky	90 ml	35
Man Whisky	90 ml	50
Man Whisky	1000 ml	550
Legacy Heritage Whisky	90 ml	35
Old Grain Whisky	90 ml	81
McDowell’s No.1 Reserve Whisky	60 ml	54 – 59
McDowell’s No.1 Reserve Whisky	90 ml	115
McDowell’s No.1 Reserve Whisky-Pet	2000 ml	1,209
McDowell’s No.1 Luxury Premium Whisky	180 ml	235
McDowell’s No.1 Luxury Premium Whisky	750 ml	960
McDowell’s No.1 Platinum 100 Premium Grain	90 ml	149
McDowell’s No.1 Platinum 100 Premium Grain	2000 ml	2,794
Mc Dowells No.1 Smooth Whisky (Silk Honey)	90 ml	103
Red Knight Premium Blended Whisky	180 ml	345
Red Knight Premium Blended Whisky	750 ml	1,425
Red Knight Malt Whisky	750 ml	1,205
Peter Scot Malt Whisky	180 ml	425
Peter Scot Malt Whisky	750 ml	1,720
Peter Scot Black Single Malt Whisky	60 ml	441
Peter Scot Black Single Malt Whisky	750 ml	3,580
Royal Challenge Premium Select Whisky	180 ml	295
Royal Challenge Premium Select Whisky	750 ml	1,205
Royal Challenge Premium Select Whisky	2000 ml	4,132
Royal Challenge Premium Reserve Whisky	1000 ml	2,121
Royal Challenge Finest Premium Whisky	2000 ml	2,742
Royal Challenge American Pride Gold Blend Whisky	750 ml	1,720
Signature Premier Grain Whisky	90 ml	181
Signature Premier Grain Whisky	1000 ml	1,868
Signature Rare Aged Whisky	2000 ml	5,533
Antiquity Blue Ultra Premium Whisky	60 ml	181
Jack 10 Reserve Whisky	180 ml	290
Jack 10 Reserve Whisky	750 ml	1,205
Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky	375 ml	1,205
Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky	750 ml	2,405
Vat 69 Blended Scotch Whisky	375 ml	1,205
Vat 69 Blended Scotch Whisky	750 ml	2,405
Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve Blended Scotch	375 ml	1,750
Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve Blended Scotch	750 ml	3,495
Western Pride Blended Scotch Whisky	180 ml	445
Western Pride Blended Scotch Whisky	750 ml	1,830
Amrut Amalgam Malt Whisky	50 ml	65
Amrut Amalgam Malt Whisky	60 ml	285
Amrut Prestige Blended Malt Whisky	750 ml	860
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky	50 ml	65
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky	4500 ml	17,679
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky 42.8%	750 ml	2,464
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky	50 ml	50 – 260
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky	500 ml	2,390
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky	4500 ml	17,955
Amrut Fusion Xi Single Malt Whisky	750 ml	16,000
Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky	50 ml	260
Amrut Rye Single Malt Whisky	750 ml	8,000
Amrut Naarangi Single Malt Whisky	700 ml	9,749
Amrut Master Distiller’s Reserve Single Malt	700 ml	8,500
Amrut Spectrum 004 Single Malt Whisky	750 ml	12,999
Amrut Triparva Triple Distilled Single Malt	750 ml	8,500
Amrut Indian Single Malt (Exclusive Edition)	750 ml	9,999
Amrut Indian Single Malt Portonova	750 ml	7,999
Single Malts of India Kurinji	750 ml	6,220
Single Malts of India Marudham	750 ml	6,300
Single Malts of India Neidhal	750 ml	5,900

Rum Price List

Brand	Size	MRP (₹)
Legacy Xxx Rum	60 ml	25
Legacy Xxx Rum	90 ml	28 – 35
Legacy Special Xxx Rum	180 ml	80
Legacy Special Xxx Rum	750 ml	335
Windsor White Rum	60 ml	14
Windsor White Rum	90 ml	31
Bagpiper Xxx Rum	90 ml	24
Bagpiper Xxx Rum	1000 ml	225
Original Choice Deluxe Xxx Rum	90 ml	22
Sea Pirate Superior White Rum	180 ml	175
Sea Pirate Superior White Rum	750 ml	726
Khodays Xxx Rum	90 ml	53
Khodays Xxx Rum	750 ml	568
Hercules Xxx Rum	90 ml	58
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe 3X Rum	90 ml	99
Hercules Old Matured Deluxe 3X Rum	1000 ml	1,096
Hercules Bianco Superior White Rum	180 ml	285
Hercules Bianco Superior White Rum	750 ml	1,170
McDowell’s No.1 Celebration Deluxe Xxx Rum	1000 ml	484
Amrut’s Xxx Rum	750 ml	625
Amrut Two Indies Dark Rum	60 ml	145
Amrut Two Indies Dark Rum	180 ml	440
Amrut Two Indies Dark Rum	750 ml	1,750
Amrut Two Indies White Rum	180 ml	440
Amrut Two Indies White Rum	750 ml	1,750
Amrut Indian Single Jaggery Bella Rum	750 ml	3,500
Captain Morgan The Original Rum	90 ml	81
Seven Rivers Premium Spiced Rum	750 ml	1,825

Brandy Price List

Brand	Size	MRP (₹)
Sovereign Pure Brandy	90 ml	53
Sovereign Pure Brandy	750 ml	755
Sovereign Brandy	90 ml	41
Sovereign Brandy	1000 ml	378
Amruts Silver Cup Brandy	90 ml	28
Amruts Silver Cup Vsop Brandy	90 ml	35
Windsor Brandy	60 ml	19
Windsor Brandy	90 ml	31
Original Choice Deluxe Vsop Brandy	90 ml	28
Friend’s Club Pure Grape Brandy	90 ml	60
Friend’s Club Pure Grape Brandy	1000 ml	525
Golden Touch Xo Superior Grape Brandy	180 ml	235
Golden Touch Xo Superior Grape Brandy	750 ml	965
Honey Bee Premium Brandy	1000 ml	906
Mcdowells V.S.O.P Brandy	90 ml	44
Bejois VSOP Brandy	90 ml	43
Bejois XO Brandy	180 ml	440
Bejois XO Brandy	750 ml	1,750
Dupleix XO Brandy	180 ml	435
Dupleix XO Brandy	750 ml	1,800
Rene Mathis Premium XO Brandy	180 ml	426
Rene Mathis Premium XO Brandy	750 ml	1,748
New King Louis XIV XO French Brandy	180 ml	340
New King Louis XIV XO French Brandy	750 ml	1,405
Especial Constantino Fine Old Quality Brandy	180 ml	295
Especial Constantino Fine Old Quality Brandy	750 ml	1,205

Vodka Price List

Brand	Size	MRP (₹)
Muscovy Fine Vodka	90 ml	39
Muscovy 99 Vodka	90 ml	47
Muscovy Orange Vodka	90 ml	88
Muscovy Orange Vodka	180 ml	164
Muscovy Apple Vodka	90 ml	88
Muscovy Triple Distilled Grain Vodka	60 ml	36
Muscovy Triple Distilled Grain Vodka	90 ml	102
Amrut Muscovy Triple Distilled Grain Vodka	180 ml	185
Amrut Muscovy Triple Distilled Grain Vodka	375 ml	423
Amrut Muscovy Triple Distilled Grain Vodka	750 ml	860 – 912
Wyt Vodka	60 ml	30
Wyt Vodka	90 ml	40
Juno Orange Vodka	180 ml	340
Juno Orange Vodka	750 ml	1,405
Smirnoff Triple Distilled Vodka	180 ml	440
Smirnoff Triple Distilled Vodka	750 ml	1,755
Smirnoff Orange Triple Distilled Vodka	180 ml	445
Smirnoff Orange Triple Distilled Vodka	750 ml	1,825
Smirnoff Green Apple Triple Distilled Vodka	180 ml	445
Smirnoff Green Apple Triple Distilled Vodka	750 ml	1,825
Smirnoff Mirchi Mango / Minty Jamun / Zesty Lime	180 ml	445
Smirnoff Mirchi Mango / Minty Jamun / Zesty Lime	750 ml	1,825

Gin Price List

Brand	Size	MRP (₹)
Original Choice Dry Gin	90 ml	22
Legacy Gin	60 ml	30
Legacy Gin	180 ml	80
Legacy Gin	750 ml	335
Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin	50 ml	65
Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin	180 ml	585
Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin	750 ml	2,400
Amrut Nilgiris Cask Aged Indian Dry Gin	180 ml	1,066
Amrut Nilgiris Cask Aged Indian Dry Gin	750 ml	3,500
Hoegaarden Gin (Original / Mediterranean / Parisian)	750 ml	2,400

Wine Price List

Brand	Size	MRP (₹)
Vernon Shiraz Red Wine	180 ml	125
Vernon Shiraz Red Wine	750 ml	470
La Ambros Shiraz / Cabernet Shiraz	750 ml	750
Tiana Cabernet Sauvignon / Sauvignon Blanc / Chenin Blanc	750 ml	650
Nexa Cabernet Shiraz / Shiraz / Chenin Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc	750 ml	680
Rico Bliss Chenin Blanc White Wine	750 ml	845
Rico Selecta Shiraz Red Wine	750 ml	1,195
Szolo Red Wine Shiraz	180 ml	145
Szolo Red Wine Shiraz	750 ml	595
Vaves / Condimentor / Serab / La Valentino Fig Wine	750 ml	1,195
Dolhar Cabernet Shiraz Red Wine	750 ml	500
Colors Red Port Wine	180 ml	60
Colors Red Port Wine	750 ml	220
Lotus Red / White Wine	750 ml	260
Rico Red / White Wine-Pet	180 ml	30
Rico Red / White Wine-Pet	750 ml	125

Beer & Other Categories

Beer prices are the biggest talking point of the 2026 revision. Under the older bulk-volume tax, a strong beer and a mild lager attracted broadly similar duty despite the difference in alcohol strength. Under the new AIB structure, mild and 5% ABV beers have dropped noticeably Deccan Herald reported that select 330ml and 650ml beer bottles now start from as low as ₹45, while canned beers between 330ml and 500ml start around ₹70. Brandy and wine, which make up a smaller share of Karnataka’s market, have largely stayed within their earlier price bands – for instance, standard grape brandies like Sovereign or Khodays continue in the ₹378-₹822 range for a 750ml-1000ml bottle.

How Liquor Is Taxed in Karnataka

Unlike states that allow open retail pricing, Karnataka routes all wholesale liquor distribution through KSBCL (Karnataka State Beverages Corporation Limited), which acts as the sole wholesale supplier to licensed retailers. Here is how the final MRP is built up:

• Manufacturer/ex-distillery price: The base price set by the distillery or brand owner.
• Excise duty (AIB-based from May 2026): Added on top of the base price according to the beverage’s actual alcohol content and its slab (1 of 8 slabs, down from 16 earlier).
• KSBCL issue price: The tax-inclusive price at which KSBCL sells to licensed retailers.
• Retail margin: A notified margin added by the private retailer.
• VAT/sales tax: Applied at the final retail stage.

Taken together, the effective tax burden on a bottle’s MRP in Karnataka works out to roughly half the sticker price a mix of excise duty, retailer margin, and VAT.

City-Wise Buying Notes: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru & Hubballi

Because KSBCL controls wholesale supply statewide, the MRP for a given brand and size is largely uniform across Karnataka rather than varying city to city the way it might in states with municipal-level taxes. That said, a few practical differences are worth knowing:

• Bengaluru: India’s “pub city” has the widest brand availability and the strongest craft beer and premium spirits scene, so you are more likely to find newer or import-heavy SKUs on shelves here first.
• Mysuru: MSIL (Mysore Sales International Limited) outlets, which handle wholesale distribution alongside KSBCL, are a major presence in and around the city.
• Mangaluru & Hubballi: Similar MRP to Bengaluru for the same brand and size, though shelf availability of premium or newly launched labels can lag slightly behind the capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The Karnataka liquor price list 2026 looks noticeably different from previous years because of the state’s shift to alcohol-content-based excise taxation a first for any Indian state. Beer drinkers and fans of premium Scotch whisky are paying less, while buyers of budget 180ml whisky, rum, and vodka packs are paying more. As always, the printed MRP on the bottle is the final word use the brand-wise figures above as a guide, but confirm the exact price at your nearest licensed KSBCL-supplied outlet.

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