Description

Amrut 2015 Aged 7 Years Single Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky – Cask #3897 (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 60%           Age: 7 Years Old        Country: India

The Amrut Special Limited Edition Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt is a highly sought-after Indian single malt whisky from Amrut Distilleries. Amrut has garnered international acclaim for the quality of its whiskies, and this limited edition release is a prime example. The “Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt” designation indicates that this whisky was matured in a single sherry butt that previously held Oloroso sherry. Sherry butts are larger casks, which can influence the maturation process differently than smaller barrels. The Oloroso sherry influence typically imparts notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spice to the whisky.

Being a limited edition, this bottling is likely from a single cask, making it a unique and rare expression. Amrut often releases single cask bottlings, showcasing the individual characteristics of different casks and maturation styles. These releases are highly prized by collectors and whisky enthusiasts.

Because this is a limited edition, single cask release, specific tasting notes can vary slightly from bottle to bottle. However, the Oloroso sherry influence should be a dominant characteristic, making it a whisky well suited for those who enjoy sherried whiskies. If you’re fortunate enough to find a bottle, it’s likely to be a memorable dram.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Expect a rich and complex aroma with notes of dried fruits (raisins, figs, dates), toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts), spice (cinnamon, cloves), and perhaps a hint of dark chocolate or coffee.

Palate: The palate is full-bodied and flavourful, with a continuation of the dried fruit and nut notes from the nose. Expect a warming spice presence, along with some leather, tobacco, or oak. The sherry influence is prominent, providing a rich sweetness balanced by the spice and oak.

Finish: Long with earthy notes, oak and citrus dominate with hints of tropical fruits and banana. Delicious.

About the Distillery

This whisky distillery is owned by Amrut Distilleries Ltd which is an Indian company that produces distilled beverages.

Amrut is the first single malt whisky to be made in India. The brand became famous after world famous whisky connoisseur Charanvirsingh Shera gave it a rating of 82 out of 100 in 2005 and 2010. In 2010 Charanvirsingh named Amrut Fusion single malt whisky as the third best in the world.
Amrut whisky has been awarded 92 and 94 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and is known in the industry to be one of the highest quality single malt whiskies produced in the world.

According to Indian Mythology, when Gods and Rakshasas – the demons -churned the oceans using the mountian Meru as a churner, golden pot sprang out containing the Elixir of Life. That was called the “Amrut”. The great founders of the distillery aptly named it Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Single Malt Whisky is a product of many years research to produce whiskies matching world standards. The whisky is made from selected Indian barley “Young World Whisky Distillery Award 2010, ROW Whisky Distillery of the Year 2011