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Whisky Review: Rampur Double Cask

We review Rampur Double Cask. It's an Indian single malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Rampur Double Cask (image via Talia Gragg)

Tasting Notes

About:

90 Proof, 45% ABV, 100% malted barley, Aged in American Bourbon barrels and European Oak Sherry Casks, 750ml, $91. Uttar Pradesh, India.
Appearance:
Ochre with a touch of caramel, very few, evenly spaced legs.
Nose:
Crisp pears show up first, then chill slightly into alpine herbs and a sort of piney-ness. A slightly sour note comes in next, morphing into animal musk on the way out.
Palate:
Thin and light, very juicy. A strong, fresh peach comes through and grows in fruitiness, but becoming closer to dried fruit, pineapple prominently. Alongside the dried fruit comes some of the intensity of very overripe fruit. A last pop of creamy vanilla bean leads out slowly, bringing back some of the juiciness and leaving a lingering pomelo taste.
Finish:
Comments:

If you’re not drinking Indian whisky you should. This is absolutely delightful. While in the style of a Scotch, there are flavors coming through here that you won’t find as commonly in Scotch. It’s also remarkably drinkable. I’d take this whisky over diamonds any day.


Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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