Suntory Launches Oaksmith Red in India, Expanding Its International Whisky Portfolio

Suntory Global Spirits has launched Oaksmith Red in India. It's an international blended whisky that brings together aged Scotch malt whisky and aged American bourbon whiskey, blended using Japanese blending skill. The launch took place on 2nd November 2026. It is the latest addition to the Oaksmith whisky range.

Oaksmith Red will be launched initially in Maharashtra and Rajasthan in November 2026 and will be supported by the Raise Your Red campaign which is an extension of Oaksmith's Choose with Instinct approach.

What Is Oaksmith Red Whisky?

Oaksmith Red is a blend of imported Scotch malt whisky and American bourbon whiskey, brought together with Japanese expertise. As per the Suntory Global Spirits website, it is a blend of the whisky traditions of Scotland and the US, with a significant element of Japanese craftsmanship in the creation of the final product.

The whisky is marketed as an international blend rather than a Japanese whisky. It's the third expression in Oaksmith's Indian range, another example of Suntory's strategy of blending different whisky making traditions.

Oaksmith Red Tasting Notes: What Does It Taste Like?

Oaksmith Red is a deep amber with golden highlights. The nose is vanilla, honeyed caramel and toasted oak with a touch of orchard fruit. On the palate you've got bourbon led vanilla and toffee with a touch of soft malt and gentle spice. The finish is smooth and long with warm oak sweetness. Suntory recommends drinking it neat, on the rocks or with a little water.

Oaksmith Red Price, Availability And Existing Portfolio

Oaksmith Red is set to launch first in Maharashtra and Rajasthan with availability from November 2026. The official retail price has not been announced in the launch details provided. For reference, Livcheers has Oaksmith International at INR 1,370, Oaksmith Gold at INR 1,600 and Oaksmith Nagomi at INR 2,075 (for the 750ml bottle) in Mumbai. Those are indicative prices for the existing expressions and will vary from retailer to retailer.

Suntory Global Spirits' official Indian whisky range is Oaksmith Gold, Oaksmith International and Oaksmith Red. Gold is a blend of the Scottish and American whisky traditions with Japanese craftsmanship. International is a premium whisky developed specifically for the Indian palate. Red is the third whisky in the range and is a blend of imported Scotch malt whisky and American bourbon whiskey. Oaksmith Nagomi is also on Livcheers, though it's not present in the official portfolio screenshot.

Raise Your Red Campaign And Suntory's Vision

Oaksmith Red is being launched as part of the Raise Your Red campaign which is all about individuality and self expression. It is a natural extension of the brand's Choose with Instinct philosophy which is all about trusting your own instincts and making the decisions that are right for you. Rashi Singh, Director of Marketing for Indian & American Whiskey at Suntory Global Spirits India, described it as a celebration of the individual.

Nobukazu Aoki, Head of Marketing & Innovation at Suntory Global Spirits India, was very keen to stress the Japanese blending expertise that goes into Oaksmith Red. He described it as a blend of global whisky know-how and Suntory's own craftsmanship, a new option for the adult consumer whose palate is definitely moving on.

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Author's Note

 The information presented in this article has been sourced from official brand communications, launch announcements, industry reports, and retail pricing references. These sources provide details on the new whisky's composition, tasting notes, launch markets, promotional campaign, and portfolio positioning. Indicative prices for other expressions have been referenced from retail listings and may vary by location and availability.

Summing Up

Oaksmith Red is the latest addition to the Suntory Global Spirits international blended whisky range in India, following on from Oaksmith Gold and Oaksmith International. It's a blend of aged Scotch malt whisky and American bourbon whiskey, the character of which is defined by the Japanese art of blending.

Oaksmith Red is set to be available in Maharashtra and Rajasthan from November 2026. The official price has not yet been announced. It's another option in the Oaksmith range, bringing the international whisky tradition to the fore with a new flavour and as part of the brand's Raise Your Red campaign.