Amrut Single Malt Whisky

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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).

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

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).

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

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

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

No, Two Continents would be next :-)

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!

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!

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.

Amrut Fusion was third best whiskey of the world for 2010 by Jim Murray, author of Whiskey Bible. whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/10/…

Thanks for the feedback, Arup. Interesting read!

Very interesting read, cheers Arup.

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

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...

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

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

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 !!!

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) !

Hi everyone, this response is a little late, but as francisjtuk rightly pointed out, our single malts are available in Bangalore. We are also happy to inform you that we have just launched Amrut in Mumbai (bit.ly/AmrutMumbai) and in Goa (bit.ly/AmrutGoa). We will be launching in other parts of India too in the future. Do follow us on Twitter (AmrutMalt)for the latest updates from Amrut Distilleries.

Have not opened the bottle yet, but want to add that the version I just picked up at a low $40 price states a 46% ABV, a healthy 6% increase over the bottle initially reviewed in 2010.