According to The Spirits Business* “India is experiencing a remarkable boom in whisky production and consumption”. One of the leaders of the “boom” is India’s oldest distillery, Rampur Distillery, based in Uttar Pradesh and home to Rampur Double Cask Single Malt Whisky. A taste of this fine Indian Single Malt Whisky is now available closer to home than ever and is available to purchase from Majestic nationwide.
Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky RRP: £60.00 for 70cl. ABV: 45%. Available from Majestic.
Recently ranked “Best unusual whisky” in The Guardian, Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky is a hand-crafted single malt whisky matured in hand-selected American Bourbon barrels as well as European Oak Sherry casks chosen by Master Distiller, Anup Barik. Barik brings his decades of experience and expertise to the creation of this fine Double Cask Single Malt.
Produced in India’s oldest distillery, this super-premium whisky combines tradition with innovation. Distilled in traditional copper pot stills, the malt matures for two-thirds of its life in handpicked American Bourbon Barrels and a third in European Oak Sherry Casks at India’s largest distillery and is then non-chill-filtered and bottled at 45%. The combination of Rampur’s unique distilling and the double cask maturation process sees this luxury single malt taking Indian heritage and rooting it in contemporary culture.
Tasting Notes: Delicate balsamic vanilla notes from the American white oak compliment the full-bodied aroma, whilst rich caramel, dried dark fruits and spiced tonality from the European oak add to the depth of flavour
.Nose: Full-bodied aroma of tropical fruits, smooth, malty tones, and oaky notes from double oak wood barrels create vivid flavours.
Palate: Sensual elegance of sweet fruits riding on rich sherry.
Finish: Tantalisingly long, lingering and generous.