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Amrut Madeira Finish
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LouisianaLonghorn
Reviewed March 27, 2019 (edited March 28, 2019)I had the good fortune to attend an Amrut tasting event tonight with one of the brand ambassadors at the Seven Grand whiskey bar in downtown Austin. I got to try five different expressions from Amrut over the course of the evening, plus some delightful punch made with their peated single malt. I got lots of notes of raisins, figs, and some baking spices from the barrel. The taste was almost sweet, and didn't bely the cask strength of this expression. The finish wasn't as long as I'd expect for a CS whisky. This one was unique to me. I've had plenty of sherry finishes, but not a lot of madeira finishes. I'd rank this #4 out of 5 pours for the evening, mostly because I'm not the biggest fan of wine finishes, but also because even if I had enjoyed this one more, it's very rare and most likely prohibitively expensive. -
PBMichiganWolverine
Reviewed March 8, 2019 (edited July 9, 2021)I’m a huge fan of Amrut. Yes...India is a powerhouse when it comes to IT innovation and services, pharma R&D, and, of course, the movie industry Bollywood. And Amrut put its mark on the map for high quality single malt whiskey made with the subcontinent’s barley, water, and the Deccan desert heat. This one here is a one-off (unless of course it sells well, then who’s gonna deny some more profits from batch 2?). Madeira matured, a first for Amrut. The nose is the best part in this. A few drops of water brings out some dried fruit, hazelnuts, and surprisingly a floral element. Taste carries through with more of the same. What I don’t like though is the intense heat. It leaves you with a fire burning inside. Feels as if it truly could’ve benefited from a few more years in the barrel. The other thing I miss is the cardamom...I loved the cardamom I had in every Amrut I’ve had. I just assumed that was the Amrut calling card. If you’re a fan of Amrut, this is a must try, obviously. Others...hold off for a pour. -
worldwhiskies95
Reviewed December 26, 2018 (edited February 16, 2019)Got a sample of this from a bartender after an interesting talk with a bartender about indian whisky. Very good stuff with notes of sherried dried fruit, red berries, a little chocolate, and some spices.Junoon
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