Amrut Single Malt Whisky.
Now At Park Avenue Liquor Shop.
The wait is over.
The most anticipated whiskies in some time have finally arrived. The single malts of India’s Amrut Distillery have been ‘outsourced’ to the Park Avenue Liquor Shop.
There has been a lot of buzz about these bottles as they have already won multiple awards and high ratings from whisky world. Originating in Bangalore, the brand was first introduced to the UK in 2004.
“According to Indian Mythology, when Gods and Rakshasas – the demons – churned the oceans using the mountain Meru as churner, a golden pot sprang out containing the Elixir of Life. That was called the Amrut”.
Cheers!
Jonathan & Eric
Park Avenue Liquor Shop
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com
Amrut Fusion
Fusion is possibly the most talked about of the Amrut line. It might be because Jim Murray’s 2010 Whisky Bible rated it a 97 and called it, “The third finest whisky in the world.” East meets West in this bottling as Indian barley grown at the foothills of the Himalayas and peated barley from Scotland are mashed, distilled and then aged separately before being married in a bourbon cask. The result is a rich fruity flavor with subtle yet sublime peat. Our Price: $65
Amrut: Single Malt Whisky
The nose has distinctly confidant licorice-bourbon notes with a nice bitter-sweet balance. There are also hints of both burnt honeycomb and toffee.
The taste has a bold richness and reveals enormous barley-oak sweetness; again, there is a big bourbon-esque presence with the licorice and molasses sugar. The barley adds that extra dimension.
There is a long, wonderfully layered oak finish offering variations of a sweet-dry theme. A touch silk with some cream toffee appear at the end.
2008 Bronze Winner – Malt Maniacs Our Price: $52
Amrut: Single Malt Whisky ~Cask Strength~
NOTE: Our verison comes in a metal tube not a box.
This golden yellow whisky has a nose with glorious bourbon notes fused with the richest of the barley statements; not entirely unlike caramelized biscuit dunked incoffee. There’s a bit of a spicy attitude too.
That unique bitter – sweet taste where the oaks and barley appear joined at the hip is back along with lovely soft oils and then a sharp jolt of blood orange citrus.
You may also detect something more buttery and delicate. The finish is long and elegant with the oaks showing various bourbon then buttery characteristics. There is a trace of dark sugar and cocoa to help it along its way.
“Certainly the best non-peated Indian single malt to hit the international market.” – Jim Murray, Rated 92. Our Price: $73
Amrut: Peated Single Malt Whisky
Fresh oak with hints of vanilla jump in the nose. The peat is mellowed and is pleasant. Additional aromas of spiciness combined with fresh fruits are also at play here.
The taste contains layers of peat and smoke with youthful yet muscular oak constantly making their presence felt. The theme of fresh fruit and spices continue on the palate with an added hint of maltiness.
The finish is a pleasurable experience with the peat maintaining its supremacy while balancing the oak, fruit and spice. Our Price: $66
Amrut: Peated Single Malt Whisky ~Cask Strength~
Note: Our version comes in metal tube, not a box.
This one is honeyed yellow in color with a distinct smoked barley nose, as well as hints of a salt and pepperedbutter bite.
The taste delivers youthful barley until an intensely malty storm arrives followed by a healthy dose of dry oak.
A sublime finish of sheer delicacy and elegance; the peat no more than oozes, there are cups galore of sugarless medium roast mysore (a sweet Indian dessert). Finally, you travel down a bourbon flavor trail and discover, soft licorice and molasses sugar along the way. This is easily the highlight of the experience; one of the best finishes of year.
It is not chill filtered and comes straight from the barrel in its natural colour.
Bronze Award Winner Malt Maniacs 2008
Silver Best in Class IWSC 2008
Our Price: $84
