Amrut 100 Peated Indian Single Malt

Amrut Single Cask #2699 (PX Cask)

At a recent Amrut tasting which I hosted for my good friend Mr Ashok Chokalingam we were treated to three (as yet un-released) single cask expressions that the distillery had decided to put out. Of the three one of them was PX Sherry matured spirit served at a no-nonsense 62.8% ABV. The nose is big and fruity with a lot of clove followed by a...

Score 90/100

Amrut Kadhambam Single Malt

Amrut expressions are extremely rare on the ground given their limited runs thanks to a policy of quality and not quantity which we all appreciate. They are also subject to the most cruel levels of Angel's Share thanks to the hot and balmy weather of Bangalore. And so when they released the third edition of this rare expression I just had to get...

Score 92/100

Amrut Greedy Angels

A new Amrut single malt is always good news, This Indian distillery has produced some super drams in recent years, all very young relative to Scotch whisky due to the dry and hot climate in Bangalore, which boosts maturation and causes the liquid to evaporate and aged at a super fast pace. What’s new in this one is that it’s their oldest EVER malt...

Score 89/100

Amrut Rye

Amrut created this Rye with European rye and left the spirit to mature for 5 years on American oak. Only 1000 bottles at 50% were released. The nose is candy-like sweet with lots of tropical fruit. Think mango, pineapple and papaya. There is a good balance between that tropical sweetness on the one hand and clear spicy notes from the rye on the...

Score 85/100