CSD Liquor Price List 2026: Whisky, Rum, Beer Rates

The CSD liquor price list 2026 is what most defence families check before their monthly canteen run — and prices have moved enough this year that it's worth a fresh look. This CSD liquor price list 2026 covers verified rates from Surya Army Canteen, Lucknow, as of 19 July 2026, across whisky, rum, vodka, gin, brandy, beer and wine.

Rates do shift 5-10% state to state depending on local excise duty, so treat the Lucknow numbers below as a close benchmark rather than an exact figure for your own canteen.

Quick Highlights

• Canteen: Surya Army Canteen, Lucknow
• Rates verified: 19 July 2026
• Categories covered: Scotch, Indian whisky, single malt, rum, vodka, gin, brandy, beer, wine
• Who can buy: Serving Army/Navy/Air Force personnel, ex-servicemen, widows, and authorised dependents with a valid CSD Smart Card

Your Monthly Liquor Quota — Know This Before You Shop

Before you plan a purchase, it helps to know what you're actually entitled to buy each month.

A few rules worth remembering:

• Scotch cap for officers: up to 50% of the monthly quota can be Scotch — so a maximum of 5 bottles if you use your full entitlement
• Scotch cap for JCOs: stricter — a maximum of 3 whisky bottles total, of which only 1 can be Scotch
• Beer conversion: 4 bottles of beer count as 1 bottle of hard liquor against your quota
• Carry-forward: you're now allowed to buy up to two months' quota in a single visit
• Smart Card validity: the CSD Liquor Smart Card, which records every transaction, is typically valid for 10 years
• Ex-servicemen must generally buy from their designated Parent Canteen; serving personnel get some flexibility while on leave or duty movement

Scotch Whisky & Single Malt CSD Price List

Indian Whisky CSD Price List

This is where most monthly quotas actually get used — everyday whiskies at everyday prices.

Best value picks under ₹600: McDowell's No.1 Reserve (₹444), Officer's Choice Blue (₹446), Royal Challenge (₹516), Royal Stag Deluxe (₹521).

Rum CSD Price List — Including Old Monk

Vodka & Gin CSD Price List

Vodka

Gin

Brandy & Beer CSD Price List

Brandy

Beer

Wine CSD Price List

Why Are CSD Prices Lower Than the Open Market?

CSD liquor is procured directly from manufacturers in bulk and carries concessional excise duty compared to what a regular retail shop pays. The gap is biggest on premium imports and single malts — you'll often see a ₹1,000-2,000 difference on a bottle that would cost far more at a private wine shop. The saving narrows on everyday Indian whiskies and rum, where retail prices are already low.

Who Can Buy From CSD Canteens

• Serving Army, Navy and Air Force personnel
• Ex-servicemen (ESM)
• Widows of Armed Forces personnel
• Authorised dependents holding a valid CSD Smart Card

Carry your Smart Card every visit — canteens check it against your monthly quota before billing.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind

• These are Lucknow rates as of 19 July 2026 — expect a 5-10% variation in other states based on local excise duty
• Prices can change without notice due to excise revisions, supplier cost, or CSD policy updates
• Brand availability varies day to day and canteen to canteen
• Purchase within your entitled quota — CSD tracks this against your Smart Card, and it isn't meant for resale

If you're comparing this against other CSD benefits, the same canteen system also covers big-ticket purchases — check current CSD car prices or CSD bike prices if a vehicle is next on your list, or visit the CSD hub for the full range of canteen benefits.