Amrut 2012 7 YO Single Grain cask #1457

Amrut 2012 7 YO Single Grain cask #1457, 57.1 %

This Indian whisky was distilled May 2012, and bottled December 2019. Given that this is a single cask release, and the high angel’s share in India, they ended up with only 108 bottles. The Amrut 2012 7 YO Single Grain cask #1457 was matured in an ex-bourbon barrel.

The Amrut 2012 7 YO Single Grain cask #1457 is available in Norway at NOK 1475 (11953501), though only on special order (“spesialbestilling”). It is also sold by La Maison du Whisky in France at € 105.

Nose: Sweet and aromatic fruitiness. Apples, pears, banana, pineapple and mango. Very rich. Earthy. Creamy vanilla. Cocoa nibs and toasted oak. The nose is delightful and keeps developing. Complex and balanced. New fragrances keep appearing and disappearing in a dance of impressions. Rowan berries. Hints of citrus.

Taste: Full bodied and big - borderline aggressive - it certainly gets up close and personal. Red berries, dried fruits, white (hot) pepper, ginger and cinnamon. Menthol. Soft oakiness.

Finish: Medium long finish. Mellows out on the finish - vanilla, mild fruitiness, dark chocolate and honey. Dry-ish towards the end, as well as a little green.

Comment: This is an amazing grain whisky.

Score 90/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas