Rampur Select Single Malt

1 cube. Expressive floral nose coated in honey. Floral expressions on the palate with light peat. Complex and tasting leaving hints of pear and lychee behind. Very well done.

It smells tropical and fruity like no other whiskey (or non-mixed drink). The palate is disappointingly nowhere nearly as fruity, but it does still have a lot of fruit. It is extremely floral and mineral with tons of tropical flavors. Passion fruit, pineapple, pear, and mango all stand out. There is some smoke this is nice but surprising given the nose. The fruits taste more like blossoms, which is not what I expected, but is still good. It's kind of malty too. That nose is just sublime. The vanilla fits in perfectly. The balance is very impressive and the flavors are mostly very good. The notes of apricot and orange blossom that come through to balance it out are great additions. I wish that it were more assertive though - what I wouldn't give to taste this at a higher age. There palate and finish are a tad more bitter than I would like, but unfortunately that does stand out with all of the mild flavors. That fruit is so, so good though. It isn't as overwhelmingly sweet as would reasonably be feared. It's quite an experience and adds variety to any shelf. I'd generally enjoy sipping this, but I wouldn't choose it as my staple. This isn't quite as astounding as the Corsair Oatrage, but it is truly its own thing.

A bit to sweet. Very prominent pear