Amrut FUSION Indian Single Malt Whisky
Amrut FUSION Indian Single Malt Whisky
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An incredible combination of 75% Cask Strength Single Malt and 25% Cask Strength Peated Single Malt, are further aged to create this multi-award winning whisky.
"One of the great whiskies found anywhere in the world" - Jim Murray - The combination of the two single malt whiskies is then further aged in ex-bourbon barrels for 6 to 9 months. The barley used in the peated malt is malted at Bairds Malt, Inverness Scotland. The intensity of the peated barley is mellowed on its journey to India. It is further mellowed when combined with the single malt, leaving a flavor that is more spicy than peaty, which is why it has won so many fans world-wide.
Amrut Fusion has won over 10 significant awards. Its first major recognition came in 2010 when it was named 3rd best Whisky in the World by the Whisky Bible and rated at 97.5 points. Besting nearly every Whisky on the earth that year put both Fusion and Amrut Distilleries on the whisky map.
“This has to be one of the great whiskies found anywhere in the world, from distillation to maturation this is genius whisky from whichever continent.”
Awards & Accolades
2024
John Barleycorn Awards -GOLD
2023
ASCOT Awards -PLATINUM
TAG Global Spirits Awards -PLATINUM
TAG Global Spirits Awards -BEST IN SHOW
Whiskies of the World -DOUBLE GOLD
2022
Whiskey and Barrel -Consumer Choice Awards -GOLD TASTE OFF
USA Spirits Ratings -92 Points GOLD
Ultimate Spirits Challenge -91 Points
2021
PROOF Awards -GOLD Medal in a Masked Tasting
Whiskies of the World, GOLD OUTSTANDING in the category Malt: Single: Smoked
Beverage Testing Institute, 94 Points, GOLD Exceptional
Whiskey and Barrel Consumer Choice Awards -GOLD
Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 92 Points
2020
Proof Awards -GOLD 91 Points
Drinkhacker - 9/10
International Wine & Spirit Competition -95 Points
Whiskies of the World -GOLD
Bartender Spirit Awards GOLD -92 Points
2019
Whiskies of the World - GOLD
Bartender Spirits Awards - GOLD
Bartender Spirits Awards - World Whisky of the Year
Bartender Spirits Awards - World Whisky Producer of the Year
PROOF% Awards - sponsored by Food + Beverage Magazine - Double Gold
2018
San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Gold Medal
Whiskies of the World - GOLD
2014
Wizards of Whisky Awards - Gold Medal
Whiskies of the World - GOLD
2011
Malt Advocate Whisky Awards - World Whisky of the Year
Spirits Business Awards -London - Grand Master of World Whisky
World Whiskies Awards - World Whisky of the Year
2010
Whisky Bible - 3RD Best Whisky in the World
2009
Malt Maniacs - Daily Drams Award
Bottle Tasting Notes
NOSE: Rich, barley, fruity, big on citrus, spices, creamy sweetness, a hint of peat
PALATE: Oaky, rich, gentle peat, coffee, dark chocolate. fruity
FINISH: Long, spiced, marmalade, sweetness.
Distillery Notes
Amrut and their many fans, consider Amrut to mean "Elixir of Life". AMRUT means "Immortality" in Sanskrit or in ancient Indian texts it means "NECTAR. Amrut is a Sanskrit word which can be translated as "nectar of the gods", "nectar of life", or "drink of the gods".
AWARDS : Amrut Distilleries have won over 50 international awards for both the distillery and it's Single Malt Whiskies and Rums.
PEDIGREE : AMRUT was the first Indian distillery to export an Indian Single Malt Whisky produced according to Scotch Whisky Association Standards.
CLIMATE : Bangalore or Bengaluru in modern India, experiences a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The city is situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level and usually enjoys a moderate climate throughout the year. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 12 °C (54 °F), and summer temperatures seldom exceed 34–35 °C (<100 °F). The altitude and climate have a profound effect on the aging process and how Amrut works with their Angels.
AGING : Research done in Scotland has shown that Amrut Single Malt Whisky aged in Bangalore, India ages approximately 3.5 times faster than Scottish aged whisky. This is due to the altitude of 3000 ft above sea level and the constant climate temperature of 78 degrees F. If on average an Amrut Whisky is aged for 4.5 years in Bangalore, then it has the smoothness and profile of a Whisky aged in Scotland for 12 - 15 years.
PEOPLE : The company prefers to avoid automation in order to maintain jobs at the distillery. A large number of the employees on the bottling and packaging lines are woman who are considered key income earners in their families.
THE BARLEY used in Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky is 6 row, vs 2 row in Scotland. This results in smaller grains with more flavors and a slightly sweeter taste profile. Barley is 100% Indian grown and comes from Northern States of Haryana, Punjab + Rajasthan.
CASKS : Amrut buys bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniels. Amrut uses both American new oak and used bourbon barrels in it's aging process.
TIME : Amrut's first Single Malt Whisky made it's debute in Glasgow, Scotland on August 24, 2004. It's first rum was produced in 1950. Amrut Distillieries was founded in 1948 by JN Rao Jagdale and the company is currently operated by the third generation of Jagdale family members.
Website
http://www.amrutdistilleries.com/
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TwitterLink
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