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Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky Review

Could an Indian single malt fool seasoned drinkers into thinking it's smoky Scotch? Discover why Amrut Peated is a must-try bridge for peat lovers.

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  • Genevieve is a South African whisky enthusiast with a PhD in Philosophy and founder of Kenton on Whisky, a coastal tasting venture.
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Tasting Notes

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Amrut Peated is an Indian single malt whisky produced by Amrut Distilleries in Bengaluru, India. Amrut means “nectar of the gods”, an appropriate name for a whisky distillery, and one that whisky lovers will probably find hard to argue with. The distillery was founded in 1948, the same year India gained independence. For many years the company focused primarily on blended whisky, but in the early 2000s it began producing high-quality single malts that showcase the unique influence of India’s climate on maturation. Interestingly, Amrut’s first single malt was released exclusively in Scotland in 2004. The idea was simple: if Scottish drinkers embraced an Indian single malt, then the rest of the world would be more willing to do the same.

Made with peated barley imported from Scotland, this no-age-statement single malt is bottled at 46% ABV. It is also non-chill filtered and natural in colour. The level of peat is moderate but distinctive, making it a good bridge for fans of smoky Scotch looking to try something a little different.
Appearance:
Warm gold
Nose:
Very gentle smoke (I sometimes miss that it’s smoky at first). Leather and the smell of old books. There’s also some fruit, ripe pears and apricots. Beneath that, some toffee and a hint of dark chocolate.
Palate:
Ashy wood smoke that’s more pronounced than on the nose. Some sweet citrus notes and ripe bananas. Vanilla. A little sweetness that reminds me of candy floss, followed by warm spices and a touch of white pepper.
Finish:
Medium to long. The smoke lingers a little alongside gentle sweetness.
Comments:
I found Amrut Peated very enjoyable. I think it delivers a satisfying level of peat that will appeal to lovers of smoky Scotch. In fact, it often reminds me of Caol Ila 12, and I can usually find a bottle of Amrut Peated for around the same price.

Interestingly, I’ve attended a blind whisky tasting where Amrut Peated was served alongside a smoky Scotch, and many participants mistakenly identified it as the Scotch.

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.

Genevieve Jacot-Guillarmod

Genevieve is a whisky enthusiast from South Africa with a PhD in Philosophy, so she enjoys both drinking and thinking about whisky. She loves tasting new whiskies whenever she gets the chance - so much so that a few years ago she set up a small whisky tasting business, "Kenton on Whisky", in the tiny coastal town where she lives (this also serves as an excellent excuse to grow her selection of whiskies beyond reasonable limits).

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