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Amrut Cask Strength Single Malt Whiskey 750ml
Amrut
SKU 52931

Amrut Cask Strength Single Malt Whiskey 750ml

$84.99 - $84.99
$84.99
$84.99 - $84.99
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Amrut Distilleries began experimenting with single malt production in 2001, installing Scottish-style wash and spirit stills at its Bangalore facility to move beyond the blended whiskies that had defined the company since 1948. Bangalore's tropical heat plays an outsized role in shaping Amrut's whiskies: the spirit typically leaves the cask at around 70 percent ABV, but Indian regulations cap bottled strength at 62.8 percent, and the distillery's annual angels' share runs roughly 12 percent, well above what a Scottish warehouse would lose in the same period.

Cask Strength is Amrut's standard single malt, normally released at 46 percent, bottled instead at its natural strength of 61.8 percent ABV. It is distilled from 100 percent malted barley sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and new charred oak barrels for four or more years, a period that, thanks to the climate, develops complexity comparable to whiskies aged far longer in cooler regions. The whisky is left non-chill filtered and bottled in its natural color.

The nose brings caramelized biscuit and coffee alongside a touch of spice. The palate delivers a bittersweet interplay of oak and barley, with soft oils giving way to a sharp burst of blood orange citrus. The finish is long and elegant, moving through bourbon-toned oak into buttery richness, with a trace of dark sugar and cocoa at the close.

"Once again, Indian whisky-makers Amrut are impressing me, this time with their single malt, cask strength expression, a non-chill filtered whisky bottled at a whopping 123.6 proof (61.8% ABV).

Another NAS whisky, this one again proves the point that what ends up inside the bottle supersedes any seemingly ethereal number. While I think age statements, where provided, are of great value in assessing and discussing any whisky, I am also of the strong opinion that what is in the bottle is what matters most. Amrut keeps proving my point.

The WhiskyThough I seldom take much note of the color of a whisky, I continue to find it interesting that so pale a whisky, golden yellow like chamomile tea, has such rich depth and complexity, the result of maturing in an unusual climate of Bangalore, at about 3000 feet and very high humidity.

On the nose, this brute (123.6 proof) at first struck hard with charred wood, and then lesser notes of cotton candy and orange. As it sat, for perhaps a minute or so, the orange became more prominent, along with honey and grain.

Breaking the whisky with a ½ teaspoon of water softened the sensory picture overall, and honey jumped to the front, followed by the orange, a very distinct and pleasant orange.

The mouthfeel on this cask strength single malt was under the tongue, even a little gentle swirl in the mouth (I only ever do this with caution, as it can ruin the effect if done too enthusiastically) kept the tingle under the tongue, which was surprising for a spirit of such high proof.

The finish was delightfully long and interesting, a moment of bitter toasted oak and grain cascading into orange, cinnamon, leather, and then bitter chocolate as it faded.

Another perfect whisky for gift-giving to that whisky-lover you know. And lovers of whisky. Yep. I meant it that way. While Amrut suggests the whisky is ?best enjoyed both as an aperitif and as a digestive,? I would like to suggest otherwise, that it is best enjoyed whenever and wherever you like."
Country: India
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Amrut
Proof: 123.6
Amrut

Amrut Distilleries began experimenting with single malt production in 2001, installing Scottish-style wash and spirit stills at its Bangalore facility to move beyond the blended whiskies that had defined the company since 1948. Bangalore's tropical heat plays an outsized role in shaping Amrut's whiskies: the spirit typically leaves the cask at around 70 percent ABV, but Indian regulations cap bottled strength at 62.8 percent, and the distillery's annual angels' share runs roughly 12 percent, well above what a Scottish warehouse would lose in the same period.

Cask Strength is Amrut's standard single malt, normally released at 46 percent, bottled instead at its natural strength of 61.8 percent ABV. It is distilled from 100 percent malted barley sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and new charred oak barrels for four or more years, a period that, thanks to the climate, develops complexity comparable to whiskies aged far longer in cooler regions. The whisky is left non-chill filtered and bottled in its natural color.

The nose brings caramelized biscuit and coffee alongside a touch of spice. The palate delivers a bittersweet interplay of oak and barley, with soft oils giving way to a sharp burst of blood orange citrus. The finish is long and elegant, moving through bourbon-toned oak into buttery richness, with a trace of dark sugar and cocoa at the close.

"Once again, Indian whisky-makers Amrut are impressing me, this time with their single malt, cask strength expression, a non-chill filtered whisky bottled at a whopping 123.6 proof (61.8% ABV).

Another NAS whisky, this one again proves the point that what ends up inside the bottle supersedes any seemingly ethereal number. While I think age statements, where provided, are of great value in assessing and discussing any whisky, I am also of the strong opinion that what is in the bottle is what matters most. Amrut keeps proving my point.

The WhiskyThough I seldom take much note of the color of a whisky, I continue to find it interesting that so pale a whisky, golden yellow like chamomile tea, has such rich depth and complexity, the result of maturing in an unusual climate of Bangalore, at about 3000 feet and very high humidity.

On the nose, this brute (123.6 proof) at first struck hard with charred wood, and then lesser notes of cotton candy and orange. As it sat, for perhaps a minute or so, the orange became more prominent, along with honey and grain.

Breaking the whisky with a ½ teaspoon of water softened the sensory picture overall, and honey jumped to the front, followed by the orange, a very distinct and pleasant orange.

The mouthfeel on this cask strength single malt was under the tongue, even a little gentle swirl in the mouth (I only ever do this with caution, as it can ruin the effect if done too enthusiastically) kept the tingle under the tongue, which was surprising for a spirit of such high proof.

The finish was delightfully long and interesting, a moment of bitter toasted oak and grain cascading into orange, cinnamon, leather, and then bitter chocolate as it faded.

Another perfect whisky for gift-giving to that whisky-lover you know. And lovers of whisky. Yep. I meant it that way. While Amrut suggests the whisky is ?best enjoyed both as an aperitif and as a digestive,? I would like to suggest otherwise, that it is best enjoyed whenever and wherever you like."
Country: India
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Amrut
Proof: 123.6