🇮🇳 Amrut Distilleries – The Pioneer of Indian Single Malt

Founded in 1948, Amrut Distilleries began as a family-owned liquor company and transformed into a global whisky icon with the release of Amrut Indian Single Malt in 2004. The name Amrut means “Elixir of Life” in Sanskrit, and the distillery lives up to that promise with whiskies that have earned praise from critics like Jim Murray, who ranked Amrut Fusion as the third-best whisky in the world in 2010.

🏭 Distillery Highlights

  • Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Founded: 1948 (Single malt production since 2004)
  • Climate: Tropical – accelerates maturation and intensifies flavor
  • Water Source: Local spring water from the Western Ghats
  • Distillation: Traditional copper pot stills
  • Kosher Certified: Many expressions meet kosher standards

🥃 Core Whisky Range

ExpressionTypeABVNotes
Amrut Indian Single MaltUnpeated46%Fruity, malty, with oak and spice
Amrut FusionPeated/Unpeated Blend50%Bold, smoky, with tropical fruit and cocoa
Amrut PeatedPeated Single Malt46%Earthy, smoky, with maritime character
Amrut Cask StrengthSingle Malt~61%Intense, rich, with dried fruit and spice
Amrut PortonovaPort Cask Finish62.1%Sweet, tannic, with red berries and oak
Amrut SpectrumMulti-wood Finish50%Aged in custom casks with 5 wood types

🌟 What Makes Amrut Unique

  • Tropical Maturation: Bangalore’s climate accelerates aging, creating rich, mature flavors in just 4–6 years
  • Global Acclaim: First Indian whisky to gain international recognition for quality
  • Cask Innovation: Uses port, sherry, rum, and custom multi-wood casks
  • Peated Expressions: Uses Scottish peat and Indian barley for unique blends
  • Limited Editions: Rare bottlings like Spectrum and Greedy Angels are highly collectible

Amrut has redefined what Indian whisky can be—bold, complex, and globally respected. Whether you’re sipping the iconic Fusion or exploring a cask-strength rarity, Amrut offers a world-class whisky experience rooted in Indian terroir.