Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky – 70cl
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky — the celebrated flagship of Amrut Distilleries (Bangalore, founded 1948). Amrut Fusion 2010 was runner-up for Malt Advocate "Whisky of the Year" — the first Indian single malt to receive major global recognition. This standard bottling represents the accessible entry point to Amrut's celebrated Indian single malt range. Made from Indian six-row barley from the Himalayas + Punjab.
Why you'll love it
- Warm honey, refined vanilla, gentle tropical fruit, delicate oak, elegant Indian tropical maturation character — Amrut Indian Single Malt signature
- Accelerated tropical Indian maturation — 1 Indian year ≈ 3-4 Scotch years
- Indian six-row barley from Himalayas + Punjab
- Presented in Amrut's distinctive bottle with Indian heritage motifs
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat or with a small drop of water. Pairs beautifully with Indian cuisine, aged mild cheeses, or considered evening drams.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring Indian single malt category
- Amrut Distilleries collectors building the range
- Introducing friends to accelerated tropical whisky maturation
Compare with
Interested in peated Amrut? Try Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt ($100). Interested in Amrut Fusion? Amrut Fusion ($102). Interested in cask strength? Amrut Indian Cask Strength ($122). For Taiwanese tropical whisky peer: Kavalan Classic ($117).
Frequently asked
Why is Amrut significant?
Amrut Fusion (2010) was runner-up for Whisky Advocate/Malt Advocate "Whisky of the Year" — the first Indian single malt to receive major global recognition. Amrut opened international eyes to Indian single malt as a genuinely world-class category, not just domestic-market curiosity.
How does Indian tropical maturation work?
Indian climate = high heat + humidity = accelerated maturation. 1 year in India delivers whisky character equivalent to 3-4 years in Scottish maturation. Angel's share is 10-12% per year (vs Scotland's 2%). Indian single malts appear "younger" but drink like older Scottish equivalents due to accelerated cask interaction.
Quick facts
- Category: Indian Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery: Amrut Distilleries (Bangalore, founded 1948)
- Barley: Indian six-row (Himalayas + Punjab)
- ABV: 46%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Distinctly confidant liquorice-bourbon notes with near perfect bitter-sweet balance; burnt honeycomb and toffee also abound.
PALATE
Outstanding richness and sheen to the enormous barley-oak sweetness; again there is a big bourbony cut to the cloth with all the liquorice and molassed sugar normally associated; but the barley adds that extra dimension.
FINISH
Long, wonderfully layered oak offering variations of a sweet dry theme; a touch silky with some cream toffee at the death.
ABV: 46% ABV