A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF WHISKIES,ONE INSIGHT AT A TIME
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The meaning of the word ‘Amrut’ literally translates to ‘the ‘Elixir of life’, is the first single malt whisky to be ever produced in India. Battling prejudices and finally managing to convince the experienced Scottish consumer that Indian malt could be on par with their Scottish counterpart, Amrut Whisky has come a long way.
Single malt whiskies are the poison of choice for many a whisky lover, and for many years, Indian whisky lovers were devoid of a domestic single malt whisky brand that was delivering a product that could match up with some of the most established whisky brand around the world.
One of the first experiments with single malt to have been carried out in India, Amrut Distilleries’ MaQintosh Premium Whisky was birthed from Neelakanta Rao Jagdale’s ambition to produce a quality single malt in India.
After Dark Whisky is a brand of Indian grain whisky distilled and sold under the Radico Khaitan brand name. It is one of the few brands of Indian whisky that is made up of 100% grain whiskies.
Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet with citrus and oak. A creamy vanilla nose features hints of nuts, caramel, orange and light chocolate. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons. Best served neat or on the rocks. 46.5% alcohol by volume.
Amrut Naarangi is an Indian single malt released by Amrut Distilleries, makers of the first ever single malt whisky created in the country. The word Naarangi is Hindi for ‘Orange’, and it was chosen to indicate the unique process used to finish this expression.
From the house of Tilaknagar Industries, Mansion House is a brand of blended Indian whisky. It is a blend of imported Scotch malts, Indian grain and neutral spirits with a slightly higher malt content than usual Indian whiskies.
Amrut Fusion is an Indian single malt whisky launched in 2009 by Amrut Distilleries in Bangalore, India. The whisky is made from a mix of Scottish and Indian barley, thus giving it the name “Fusion”.
Caol Ila 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the colour of pale straw, with a delicate balance of tastes.
The Rockford reserve fine & rare whisky is made from the finest oak aged Scottish malt whiskies blended with charcoal filtered Indian grain spirits. Rockford reserve has a deep, rich golden color and an outstanding warm and well rounded nose. The deep undertones are offset by lighter, fresh top-notes. The taste is smooth and yellow, yet complex with excellent maturity and a soft sweetness balanced by oak and fruit. The finish is clean with good length and further hints of oak.
A & A Crawford was a whisky blender and merchant which established in Leith in 1860. The 3 Star blend was launched just before the turn of the century, followed by the deluxe 5 Star Blend which was launched in the 1920s.
Wm Lawsons Scotch
McDowell's No 1 Platinum, the premium grain based whisky from United Spirits, has sold over 30 million bottles in its maiden year. In the Indian alcobev industry or even globally - this is a record of sorts. Launched in March 2010, McDowell's No 1 Platinum is a runaway success with its 100% premium grain based blend developed by the Scottish master blender, Richard Paterson and global packaging innovation and first of its kind beveled mono carton. McDowell's No 1 Platinum's millionaire achievement takes the tally of millionaire brands in the United Spirits portfolio to 21.
Hot, peppery and slightly spirity and rich in toffee, with hints of burnt caramel and nutty dry grain. Rye notes come through as dusty, earthy and flinty, with suggestions of pickle juice along with cooked fruit and hints of flowers. A well balanced dram, Golden Wedding ends with typical Canadian whisky pithiness. Simple and enjoyable mixed with ginger ale, on ice or straight up.
The High West American Prairie Bourbon whiskey is a complex blend of straight Bourbon whiskeys bottled by the High West Distillery in Park City, Utah. The American Prairie carries no-age-statement, although the company states it is a blend of whiskeys aged between two to thirteen years.
A blend of imported of imported scotch concentrate & Indian neutral alcohol.
Single cask Indian single malt whisky from John Distilleries. Matured in a first fill American oak cask in the the warm climate of Goa - where the angel's share is rather large indeed - 156 bottles were produced at 59% abv.
The Chivas Regal XV, a 15-year-old expression from the house of Chivas Brothers was released in 2018, and is one of the newest additions to the ultra-premium Chivas Regal inventory. The Chivas Regal XV is a blended Scotch whisky that truly reflects the rich traditions and bold innovation that Chivas Regal embodies. It is a unique introduction to an already extensively inclusive and vibrant range of expressions that contain different age statements such as the Chivas Regal 12 and Chivas Regal 18 year old to some truly breath-taking creations of fine whisky such as the Chivas Mizunara
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