Amrut Single Malt Whisky

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Do... Whisky!

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markjedi1

Date:

15th Mar 2010

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The average score for this whisky is 78.

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Tasting Notes by markjedi1

Amrut Single Malt Whisky is created from Indian malted barley that is grown in Punjab and Rajasthan at the Northwestern border of India. Tasting this blind, you might easily take this for a good 10 Year Old Speyside whisky, which provest hat the Indian climate speeds up the maturing process.

The nose is very powerful with oak, milk chocolate, almonds, apricots and spices.

It’s light and fruity on the palate, with barley and coconut.

The finish is medium long with peppers and again the taste of the oak lingers.

This was the unpeated version, mind you, and available for around 30 EUR. Strangely enough, Amrut does NOT sell it’s whisky in India itself…?!

Whisky details

Distillery/Brand:

Amrut

Bottling:

Amrut Single Malt Whisky

ABV:

40%

Colour:

Pale Straw

Amrut Single Malt Whisky Indiana Jones and the Temple of Do... Whisky! Reviewed on 2010-03-15T11:00:00 scoring 84/100 by markjedi1

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15 March 2010 12:01

markjedi1 wrote:

Sorry, I was not aware that I was logged out! Thanks.

15 March 2010 13:07

olivier wrote:

Strangely enough, Amrut does NOT sell it’s whisky in India itself<<

I know, I was in Mumbai in December and tried in vain to find one single store that had heard of it (let alone stocked it).

15 March 2010 14:09

markjedi1 wrote:

Anyone know why that is? Is it a legal problem? Religious? I was unable to find out.

15 March 2010 14:20

olivier wrote:

Don't think it was religious as there was lots of Scotch single malt available in the stores (as well as non-descript blended Indian brands). One store did mention it was a legal issue in the state of Mharastra (where Mumbai is located).

15 March 2010 14:35

jdcook wrote:

Sounds good - added to my ever expanding wish-list!

15 March 2010 23:22

markjedi1 wrote:

@jdcook: if ever you only get ONE Amrut, then get the Fusion variety. You'll love that one, I'm sure.

16 March 2010 07:47

jdcook wrote:

But if I end up buying two, this would be next?

16 March 2010 09:15

WhiskyNotes wrote:

No, Two Continents would be next :-)

16 March 2010 09:57

jdcook wrote:

I'm starting to feel like the spanish inquisition:

"The Amrut whiskies to try include but are not limited to..."

Fusion then Two Continents. Cheers @WhiskyNotes!

16 March 2010 10:12

markjedi1 wrote:

See? There you go. The novice vs the connoisseur. I hadn't even heard of the Two Continents. I'll be on the lookout for it. Thanks, Ruben!

16 March 2010 11:13

Arup wrote:

India is the largest consumer of whiskey and other alcohol so its nothing religious, alcohol consumption and merry making with it is mentioned in the oldest of Indian texts, the Vedas which are over 8000 year old mention alcohol consumption by the Gods and Goddesses. Amrut concentrated marketing its scotch to west and according to them, they plan to launch it in India in near future, its now available in Bangalore so if anyone is there, they can check it out.

25 March 2010 09:32

Arup wrote:

Amrut Fusion was third best whiskey of the world for 2010 by Jim Murray, author of Whiskey Bible. http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/10/05/jim-murrays-world-whisky-awards-for-2010/

25 March 2010 09:40

markjedi1 wrote:

Thanks for the feedback, Arup. Interesting read!

25 March 2010 11:48

jdcook wrote:

Very interesting read, cheers Arup.

25 March 2010 22:23

Jassi wrote:

I was extremely disappointed to learn that the only whiskey to put India on the global map was not available in India. I have an excuse to visit Banglore now.. thanx Arup

18 April 2010 16:17

Torojima wrote:

jep, no religious limitations in selling whisky in India... If I would compare the quantities of whisky I've drunk by now, the major share has been drunk on Indian soil :D Also my JW Gold Label has been presented to my by my uncle in Mumbai, with whom and a few friends I have tasted a JW Blue Label... I have no idea why Amrut is not selling in the Indian market. I can only imagine the other companies are already divided it amongst them and Amrut wanted to have a steady income from the European market before trying to muscle into the Indian market...

10 December 2010 09:28

WhiskyNotes wrote:

Amrut is selling in the Indian market, but only in their home town Bangalore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q92DHIH8yiw

10 December 2010 10:05

rdx wrote:

Amrut has launched it in Goa too and will be shortly launched in Maharashtra too .

24 December 2010 08:21

Jassi wrote:

Got ma bottle yesterday as my anniversary gift ( I Have the best wife in the world) .. It should be available in mumbai in couple of months !!!

14 June 2011 14:44

francisjtuk wrote:

I'm living in Bangalore now and can confirm that Amrut is now available here but only 2 varieties - Fusion and Single Malt. This is due to licensing issues around India which can be tiresome. I spoke with a key contact from Amrut today and they are doing their best to increase exposure in India. Its pretty clear for me that with import duties on JW Black label resulting in a Rs4000 (50 quid) price tag that Amrut single malt is where I'm headed (Rs1800) !

12 January 2012 12:55