Scott_E
Amrut Single Malt Rye
Single Malt — India
Reviewed
September 2, 2020 (edited October 1, 2020)
As I sit and review this on a rare Wednesday, midweek review, news of Tom ‘Terrific’ Seaver’s passing hits the headlines and a quick sadness dampens this review, being a huge Mets fan. 2020 cannot pass fast enough...
As you breathe this in, there is a spicy sweetness about this dram. Not potent or heavy handed. As it settles, it really sweetens on the nose. Caramel covered apples and pears with bananas, apricots, toasted coconut and brown sugar. A touch of aged leather, dried oak, walnuts, cocoa powder with a tangent bubble gum aroma.
Spice and fruits with a touch of sweetness, embodied. This has an initial spicy bite that slowly diminishes. Cracked black pepper, red pepper, chili powder, slightly burnt pumpernickel bread, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Pecans, walnuts, salted peanuts with apples and pears and roasted pineapples. The flavors are wrapped in a medium body with jagged edges.
A touch of water really pulls the sugars out and smooth the jagged edges. However it loses it character and blurs the distinctive flavors. A better pour undiluted.
A finish that’s long, warm and woody. A touch of dill and mint and a touch of cola.
This is more bourbon than rye. A wonderful nose that is full and rich. Full of variety and rich enough to have as an intermittent sipper. The need to slow down and be quite patient time is much needed but ultimately rewarded. Thanks @PBMichiganWolverine for sharing (3 years ago). Unfortunately it took me this long to get to it and wish I got to it sooner. #41. #LGM. [90/100][Tasted: 9/2/20]
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@ContemplativeFox yeah I’ve always thought them better VFM than Amrut. My favorites from them have been the Christmas edition ( $100, 7 yr). I’ve heard Kanya is amazing , but I don’t think it’s available anymore
@PBMichiganWolverine I didn't know Paul John was supposed to be better VFM. I'll have to try one! Any recommendations to start with?
@Soba45 Amrut is fastastic.As annoying as the high prices are, the VFM is still fair for several of them IMHO.
@PBMichiganWolverine I think it was around $165 when I saw it and that was only for 700ml :(
@PBMichiganWolverine Sadly I rate Amrut waay highly...expensive tastes :-)
@Soba45 yeah...i think the value play is probably Paul John. Amrut is too pricey
@PBMichiganWolverine They used to be a fair bit cheaper but last couple of years as they have become better known prices have really shot up
@ContemplativeFox yeah, it’s a hard sell considering the price ($125, I think ). @Scott-H overall, I’m impressed with Amrut. Granted, it’s young and pricey, but the wood interaction happens to a higher degree in Bangalore than US or Scotland
I've been pretty impressed by this as well. It doesn't justify its price, IMO, but it's an interesting and enjoyable dram.