60°
Distillery : Amrut - India
Ex-Bourbon Cask and Brandy Finish
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Cask
Bottled in 2021
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
The famous Indian distillery has released nearly 100 Special Limited Editions, but only a few have been selected by La Maison du Whisky for priority sale on the French market. This one has been finished in a brandy cask, which is rather unusual. 150 bottles have been made available for sale. The spirit has not been chill-filtered or coloured, however I doubt it is cask strength – at exactly 60% ABV, that would be a strange coincidence.
Let's Taste It :
A lovely balance right from the start, fruit preserved in brandy, grapes in liqueur, macerated cherries, flaked almonds, lychees, raspberry coulis, peppers marinated in oil, strawberry cake, shortcrust pastry, acacia honey, heady floral notes, cherry blossom, damson plums. On the palate, it leans more towards jam, blackberries and redcurrants, with some dried fruit, creamy vanilla, brioche. Quite pronounced spices, slightly minty. A powerful, long and explosive finish, more leafy, bay leaves, black pepper, candied fruit, soft caramel. Touch of mango.
In Short,
This is a truly fine Amrut. To be honest, I’ve never really been convinced by this distillery, but this bottling has won me over. The nose is a true work of art, the palate is perfectly fruity, and the finish is long and explosive. It’s a real success. However, it’s sold out almost everywhere, and when you do find it, the price is quite high, so it’s best reserved for fans of the profile.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Sahalé - Djinn
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