Description
Amrut Fusion is a single malt whisky from India made from both peated barley from Scotland and unpeated barley from India. Amrut has been producing single malt whisky in Bangalore since 2004. Its whiskies are subject to intense heat during maturation due to the sub-tropical climate of the region, meaning they reach maturity three-to-four times faster than in Scotland however the angel’s share can be as high as 15%. Amrut Fusion is a full-bodied and rich whisky with notes of integrated smoke and citrus, tropical fruits, dark chocolate and malty aromas that last on the palate. It is great to enjoy neat or mixed in cocktails like the Old Fashioned.
NOSE
Closed at first, but the whisky slowly opens up in the glass: heavy and spicy, with black pepper and raisins bolstered by barley sugar, toffee, oaky spice, a whiff of smoke and a thick umami richness
PALATE
Intensely flavoured and complex, with layers of fruit, spice and smoke – at first there is almost too much going on. Thick vanilla sweetness is tempered by smoky peat, and chocolate fudge is complemented by grapes and spicy oak. A drop of water makes things clearer, adding layers of vanilla cream, spiced biscuits and fruit.
FINISH
Long and lingering, with rich dried fruit and gentle, savoury smoke.
COMMENT
A whisky with many layers, which reveal themselves over time. At first there is some sensory overload, but patience and a drop of water reveal fruit, smoke, cream and a complexity that justifies the wait.
