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Buy Amrut whisky? At Tasting Collection, find the best whisky.
The pioneer of Indian whisky
Nowadays there are a number of Indian whiskies sold worldwide, but Amrut is the main pioneer. It was the vision of Neelakanta Rao Jagdale that paved the way for Indian whisky. In 2004 he saw an opportunity for the then-unknown Amrut, and he sent his son to Glasgow to formally launch Amrut as a single malt whisky.
It did not immediately turn into a success story, but a number of crucial moments changed the course of Amrut. The first was a series of blind tastings at the famous whisky pub The Pot Still in Glasgow. Guests found it hard to believe that this mature whisky came from India. The second, and most crucial moment, came when the ever-influential whisky writer Jim Murray included an Amrut whisky as one of the highest scoring whiskies in his Whisky Bible in 2010. Since then, Amrut has become a household name, and can be found on the shelf of many liquor stores.
The amazing taste of Amrut
The production of whisky in India is similar to that in Scotland. Barley, yeast, and water are used to make a fermented mash. This is then distilled in traditional copper stills. But there are a number of characteristics that make Amrut whisky unique, starting with the climate.
Scotland is cool and damp, but India is generally warm and dry. That difference affects the aging in oak barrels. It is even said that aging in India occurs three to four times faster than in Scotland. That may be a bit too simplistic, but due to the different climate there is absolutely much more interaction between the whisky and the oak wood. It is one of the reasons that you rarely see an age statement on Indian whisky, as most whisky may be young in terms of aging years, but surprisingly mature in taste.
Then there is the barley used. Often two-row barley is used for whisky, but in India six-row barley grows. Theoretically, this barley is less suitable because the alcohol yield is lower. Still, distillers in India are happy to use this special type of barley because it provides a unique and recognizable flavor profile and character.
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