AMRUT Fusion, 50% ABV

A crowd favourite and perhaps what many would consider the gateway to Indian Whisky, the Amrut Fusion is a blend of two special vintages respectively made from local barley harvested at the foot of the Himalayas, as well as Scottish barley that has been dried with peat smoke. Each are tropically aged separately for 4 years before blending together, with the high temperatures and humidity speeding up cask interaction.

The result is a wonderfully robust single malt that is punchy and poised at the same time, with notes of peat, tropical fruits, and barley sugar. At 50% ABV, it is able to hold its flavours well and is surprisingly gentle on the palate.

Amrut Fusion demonstrates the calibre of Indian whisky making, India's provenance and blending know-how.

Key Information

Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let is settle down for at least 5-10 minutes.

Help yourself to a 'warm up malt' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the whisky, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!