Amrut
Cask Strength
- 61.8
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Indian
Amrut is an award winning Single Malt whisky hailing from India. JN Radhakrishna Rao Jagdale founded the distillery in Bangalore, Karnataka, in 1948. Initially, the company manufactured Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). They constructed the current distillery in 1987, situating it on a four-acre site in Kambipura. Amrut Single Malt Whisky was first released in Glasgow in August 2004. After its initial launch, it rapidly expanded its presence across numerous...
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Amrut is an award winning Single Malt whisky hailing from India. JN Radhakrishna Rao Jagdale founded the distillery in Bangalore, Karnataka, in 1948. Initially, the company manufactured Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). They constructed the current distillery in 1987, situating it on a four-acre site in Kambipura.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky was first released in Glasgow in August 2004. After its initial launch, it rapidly expanded its presence across numerous countries worldwide, culminating in the long-awaited Indian launch in February 2010. The barley responsible for crafting this whisky thrives in the foothills of the Himalayas, while the distillery, situated 3000 feet above sea level, both produces and matures the whisky. Amrut whisky is unchillfiltered, therefore retaining all the natural oils, making this the finest alcoholic beverage from the subcontinent.
This edition of Amrut has been bottled at Cask Strength, therefore giving it a ABV of 61.8%.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Classic house style with glorious bourbon notes fused with the richest of barley statements. Not entirely unlike caramelised biscuit dunked in coffee and a bit of spicy attitude.
Taste - Unique bitter-sweet overture where the oaks and barley appear joined at the hip; lovely soft oils and then a sharp jolt of blood orange citrus, which is removed by something more buttery and delicate.
Finish - Long, elegant with the most intricate of fades with the oaks showing various bourbon then buttery characteristics; there is a trace of dark sugar and cocoa to help it along its way.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky was first released in Glasgow in August 2004. After its initial launch, it rapidly expanded its presence across numerous countries worldwide, culminating in the long-awaited Indian launch in February 2010. The barley responsible for crafting this whisky thrives in the foothills of the Himalayas, while the distillery, situated 3000 feet above sea level, both produces and matures the whisky. Amrut whisky is unchillfiltered, therefore retaining all the natural oils, making this the finest alcoholic beverage from the subcontinent.
This edition of Amrut has been bottled at Cask Strength, therefore giving it a ABV of 61.8%.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Classic house style with glorious bourbon notes fused with the richest of barley statements. Not entirely unlike caramelised biscuit dunked in coffee and a bit of spicy attitude.
Taste - Unique bitter-sweet overture where the oaks and barley appear joined at the hip; lovely soft oils and then a sharp jolt of blood orange citrus, which is removed by something more buttery and delicate.
Finish - Long, elegant with the most intricate of fades with the oaks showing various bourbon then buttery characteristics; there is a trace of dark sugar and cocoa to help it along its way.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig