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Whisky Review: Rampur Select Indian Single Malt Whisky

We review Rampur Select Indian Single Malt Whisky, a release specifically for US markets.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

About:

43% ABV. Mash bill: 100% Malted Barley. 86 Proof. Suggested Retail: 140 USD.
Appearance:
Deep Copper
Nose:
The scent has a pleasant baseline of stewed fig, accented by the flavorful sweetness of honey.
Palate:
The malted barley is present in a bright, raisin sherry note, carried by a somewhat oily mouth feel. There are notes of orange and cinnamon, with the semi-sweet backnote of honey. The aromas open up into the finish, taking on the deeper, spicy character of stewed red fruit and cigar box wood while losing some of the honey sweetness.
Finish:
Comments:
It’s hard to say exactly what owes to the Himalayan atmosphere, but Rampur Select captures many of the familiar traits of unpeated, aged single malts without needing an age statement. It also has a lightness and sweetness which maintains a distinctly Indian character. While it has a pleasant, flavorful palate for something that likely didn’t require more than a decade of aging, its taste never evolves into something especially complex beyond the initial pleasant profile.rnrnDespite this limitation, I found this to be an enjoyable expression to be appreciated unmixed, and a promising indication of what Himalayan aging can produce.

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.

Taylor Shiells

Taylor is a writer, researcher, and whiskey enthusiast. He came to Portland in pursuit of higher education, and found himself staying to pursue the Pacific Northwest's wide range of olfactory offerings. He's a fan of craft beer, farm to table food, indie perfume, and, most of all, whiskey. While he provides technical research to the entertainment industry by day, the Whiskey Wash gives him the opportunity to explore his passion, hone his palate, and practice a more flavorful form of writing.

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