Founded: 1948 (ESTABLISHED FACT) Location: Bangalore, India Founder: J.N. Radhakrishna Rao (J.N. Radhakrishna)
Amrut Distilleries was founded in 1948 and is a pioneer of Indian single malt whisky. Amrut Fusion, launched in the 2000s, blends Indian and Scottish barley. The hot Bangalore climate accelerates maturation dramatically (angels’ share can be 10–12% per year, vs. ~2% in Scotland). (source: Wikipedia)
Signature style: Rich, fruity, spicy — tropical fruit, oak, barley, spice, with surprising maturity for its age.
Famous expressions: Amrut Fusion, Amrut Single Malt, Amrut Peated, Amrut Greedy Angels.
Trivia: Amrut’s maturation is so fast in Bangalore’s climate that a 3-year-old Indian malt can taste like an 8–10-year-old Scotch. — ESTABLISHED FACT