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
| Expression | Type | ABV | Notes |
| Amrut Indian Single Malt | Unpeated | 46% | Fruity, malty, with oak and spice |
| Amrut Fusion | Peated/Unpeated Blend | 50% | Bold, smoky, with tropical fruit and cocoa |
| Amrut Peated | Peated Single Malt | 46% | Earthy, smoky, with maritime character |
| Amrut Cask Strength | Single Malt | ~61% | Intense, rich, with dried fruit and spice |
| Amrut Portonova | Port Cask Finish | 62.1% | Sweet, tannic, with red berries and oak |
| Amrut Spectrum | Multi-wood Finish | 50% | 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.