.amrut - naarangi - batch #1 dec 2014

First time I tasted Amrut single malt, I expected something in very herbal and spicy, only because the whisky was created in India. I was somewhat disappointed that it was a clear and beautiful single malt...

.amrut kadhambam

50% abv, €65, single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour

Nose: sweet, honey, dry, mint, banana, molasses, rum soaked raisins, slight smoke, vinegar, wood
Palate: strong, spicy, jalapeño peppers, milk chocolate, mint (after eights'), citrus, peach, mango, honey, dried fruit, raisins, medium dry
Finish: long, medium dry, honey, citrus, orange zest, marmalade
Mark: +++/++

Conclusion: good stuff. She can handle a drop or two of water to get her a bit toned down, so she does not attack the tastebuds as fierce as she does at first.

In a very short time, Amrut has grown from my 'one to watch' list into something that is a serious player that needs some more attention.

More info: She has been maturing in ex-Brandy casks, ex-Rum casks and ex-Oloroso sherry butts.

/* mission details 

primary - Get hold of more different Amrut samples to nose and taste on my own speed at home.  

secondary - Decide what bottle of Amrut to get for when my - self-imposed - boycott on buying more whiskies gets lifted.

mission details */

Fourth dram in the #FestiveDrams Twitter Tasting

.amrut - batch #27

46% abv, single malt

Nose: thinner, nail polish, vanilla
Palate: sweet, vanilla, firm alcohol
Finish: short and gentle
Mark: +++++

Conclusion: It can have a lot of water. I might need to retry this on another moment, having it rest for a longer period, because I had better notes on festivals.

More info: One of India's great whisky distillers, with their whisky heart on the right spot.