Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
46% ABV
$80
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What the Distiller Says
According to Indian mythology, when the Gods and Rakshasas – the demons – churned the oceans using the mountain Meru, a golden pot sprang out of the oceans containing the “elixir of life”. This was called the “Amrut”. The great founders of our distillery aptly named it Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky Peated is a product of many years of research and development with an aim to produce world class whiskies. This whisky is made from the finest imported Scottish peated barley.
It is carefully mashed and distilled in small batches to preserve the natural aromas and matured in oak barrels in unique tropical conditions at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level at Bangalore, the “garden city” of India. To retain the natural characteristics of this oak aged Indian Single Malt Whisky we do not chill filter and it is bottled straight from the barrel in its natural color.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Unusually dry peat; not dissimilar to peat reek absorbed by an old leather armchair; a hint of citrus, too
Taste: Despite the nose, the immediate sensation is one of being caressed by molassed sugar and then a ratching up of the peat notes. As they get more forceful, so the experience becomes that little bit drier and spicier, though not without the molasses refusing to give way
Finish: You can tell the quality of the distillate and the barrels it has been matured in by the crystalline depth to the finish. Everything is clear on the palate and the butterscotch vanillas wrap the phenols for a comfortable and clean finale
What Gary Says
Nose: Peat! Seriously, loads of peat, with some exotic wood, incense, and mustiness in the background.
Palate: Sweet Earthy malt, some hints of fruit with vegetal notes.
Finish: Short to moderate in length, on the damp side.
Comments: Nothing off putting, but a bit one-dimensional for me. The nose is heavy on the peat, and on the palate it is sweet and earthy, but all of the exotic subtly I get from Amrut Single Malt is lost in this offering. Definitely unique though, and I applaud them for trying, but not something that I’d rush out and buy a bottle of (not without trying first!)