Amrut Bagheera Indian Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky 500ml

Amrut Bagheera Indian Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky 500ml

The Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Single Malt is an exquisite Indian whisky aged in premium sherry casks, creating a bold yet harmonious flavor profile. Distilled at India’s renowned Amrut Distillery, this expression captures the essence of rich Indian barley alongside the refined sweetness of sherry cask maturation. Housed in an elegant black-and-gold bottle adorned with Amrut Bagheera, the panther symbolizing mystery and strength, this single malt is both captivating to the eye and the palate.

• Brand: Amrut
• Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
• Cask Type: Sherry Cask
• Volume: 500ml
• ABV: 46%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Rich sherry aromas with hints of dark fruits, caramelized figs, and a touch of vanilla.
• Palate: Silky and full-bodied with flavors of raisins, dried plums, and a balance of malt sweetness and sherry influence.
• Finish: Long and warm with lingering notes of oak, subtle spice, and rich dark chocolate.

Key Features:

• Sherry Cask Maturation: Aged in select sherry casks for a rich and complex flavor profile.
• Distinctive Packaging: Unique black-and-gold design with a panther illustration, perfect for collectors.
• Crafted in India: Made from native Indian barley and aged under tropical conditions for a distinctive character.

Other reviews… With the magnificent Mysore Palace on its label, and a nose of garam masala, overripe banana, coffee bean, hazelnut, and prune juice, this is definitely an Amrut to experience. Flavors ebb and flow through cereal notes, Agen prunes, raisins, vanilla essence, dried fruits, stewed apple, and dark autumnal fruits, all underpinned by glittering spicy base notes. It finishes with cola-flavored candy, dwindling sweetness, and encroaching leathery notes. (Editors’ Choice) 91 points – whiskyadvocate.com

…I find it funny that they would have felt the need to tell you that this was made out of 99% unpeated and 1% peated malted barley. We do know that peat tends to dominate, even when in small proportions, but 1%? Or is this an homeopathic peater? Ha-ha, yet a new concept! Colour: gold. Nose: a few sulphury touches at first (from some sherry wood, not form those 1% I’m sure… or wait, am I wrong, Amrut?) then some mentholated raisins and salted fudge, bicycle inner tube, the old unused coal pit in the basement, ye auld fireplace…  Mouth: I like it ten times better on the palate. And guess what, the peat does feel. Truffle and smoke, salted lemon marmalade, sweet Thai soup (coconut, coriander, pepper, bouillons…) Finish: long, still a little ‘unusual’, I would suppose we’ll need a little time to get accustomed to this new homeopathic style, but there sure is a thing here. Bottom line, 1% feels a lot! Comments: I’m glad I tried this one. It reminds of Miles, remember, if you do a wee mistake, repeat it many times and everybody will applaud and believe you did it on purpose (loosely reported, of course he said it better). 84 points – whiskyfun.com