Amrut Single Malt

Light oak and faint notes of malted cereal on the nose. Palate is fairly robust, however, with a bold (yet uncomplicated) combination of orchard fruit, honey and vanilla. The finish is smooth, fruity and of medium-length. Tasty and easy-drinking. I'm quite impressed.

Well, we're not in Kansas anymore, that's for sure. The uniqueness of the dram make the case that climate and terroir account for at least some of the personality of a given whiskey. Whether it's the Indian malt, the hot climate, or some other factor, this stands out. Toasty, dry malt, drizzled with wildflower honey with a certain salinity (reminds me of a mouthwash I once was prescribed for gingivitis) and sandalwood notes. I don't know that I love this, but it's certainly its own creature, and I can at least appreciate that.

Really delicious stuff! Honey, vanilla and spices come together with persistent yet delicious notes of wood. The body is solid while the finish is a tad harsh yet long. All in all fantastic.