jimmyjam312
Rampur Double Cask Single Malt
Single Malt — India
Reviewed
July 21, 2024 (edited November 15, 2024)
Review #060
Type: Indian single malt whisky
Proof: 45%
Comments: NAS, matured in ex-bourbon barrels then finished in European oak ex-sherry casks
Tasted after: first up
Appearance (no score):
Russet color. Swirling reveals a thick line sticking to the side of the glass, legs start forming moderately quickly.
Nose: 15/20
Yellow pears, apple cider, grain cereal, and apricots. Overall it’s subtle but the aromas mingle nicely together.
Palate: 33/40
Dark chocolate, honey, more grain cereal, raisins, and vanilla. Like the nose, it’s simple but enjoyable.
Finish: 28/40
Medium-short finish. Burnt toast alongside something that’s almost but not quite fennel, which gives way to a dry earthiness, and a bit of wintergreen coolness ending on the mouth.
With Water:
A few drops of water brings out some cinnamon and nutmeg notes on the palate and finish.
Total: 76/100
Final thoughts:
This is an easy sipper with a unique flavor profile versus other single malts I’ve tried. The finish was especially unique, and while I didn’t love it on the first few sips, it grew on me over the course of my dram. It’s a nice summer night as I write these words, and I re-filled my glass a couple times while my dogs and I were sitting out on my back porch. If it were half the price, I’d likely replace replace this bottle once I finish it off, but at the current price I can’t justify another buy. There’s other easy sippers that are easier on my wallet.
Price: $85
Would recommend: no
Would buy: no
Scoring Legend:
96-100: The perfect dram, absolutely exceptional, nectar of the gods, I will savor this bottle and make it last, 5 stars.
90-95: Near perfect, there is something truly special about this whisky, 4.75 stars.
85-89: Very good to amazing, almost the complete product, 4.5 stars.
80-84: Quite good, very enjoyable to drink, but doesn’t wow me, 4.25 stars.
75-79: Good, enjoyable but ultimately flawed, unlikely to purchase again, 4 stars.
70-74: A solid dram, but wouldn't go out of my way to get it, 3.75 stars.
55-69: Drinkable, 3.5-2.75 stars.
Below 55: Suitable for cooking or direct contribution to the kitchen sink drain, 2.5 stars or less.
85.0
USD
per
Bottle
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