Amrut NAARANGI Single Malt Whisky
Amrut NAARANGI Single Malt Whisky
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This 3 year old whisky was then finished in the cask for a further 3 years, producing a whisky with extra orangey notes.
Naarangi is the Hindi word for 'orange'. Initially, casks were filled with Oloroso Sherry and orange peel was added. This was left for 3 years to season the cask and impart flavours. Following this, 3 year old cask strength Amrut was put into the seasoned sherry/orange casks and then matured for a further 3 years. This produces a unique whisky with a sherry cask finish and orangey notes.
LIMITED RELEASES can be available once or on a periodic basis. These releases include Greedy Angels, AATMA, Kadhambam and more.
Awards & Accolades
2024
John Barleycorn Awards -GOLD
2019
The Whisky Exchange -Novelty Bottles -Cask finishes Edition
2018
World Whiskies Awards - Best Indian Single Malt 12 Years & Under
Bottle Tasting Notes
NOSE: No surprises here. Orange is the first note that comes out from the glass but it is not dominant or overwhelming. Other sherry aromas, especially figs, are easily recognizable. After a while, the signature Amrut spices start to show themselves. In the later stages, lemon drops and a bit of mint creating a refreshing touch.
PALATE: Thick, almost syrupy texture. Sweet orange marmalade with a healthy sprinkle of peppers and clove. Orange is more leading than the nose but still somewhat balanced with other flavours.Oak and lemon peels add some tanginess to the overall profile.
FINISH: Medium to long finish. Sweetness disappearing to leave behind a spicy aftertaste.
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.
