Fusion is a particularly apt name for this fantastic single malt whisky from Amrut. Y'see, it's made with barley grown in India, where the Amrut Distillery can be found, as well as peated barley from Scotland! Makes sense, right? Not just a clever name, it's also a cracking whisky, offering up generous helpings of fresh fruit, honey, spice and a good whiff of smoke.
Rich, barley, fruity. Big on citrus, spices, creamy sweetness. A hint of peat.
Oaky, rich, gentle peat, coffee, dark chocolate. Fruity.
Long, spiced, marmalade, sweetness.
Was: £76.99Now: £59.57
So good that I don't want to share this with my friends apart from a very tiny amount so that they can appreciate it & buy their own bottle. Can see why it has a sticker on the container stating Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 97 points
This is the second Amrut I have bought and it is again one amazing stuff ! How blody hell they do that ! So well balance, not a hint of alcool on the tongue, coffe/caramel's monster and still so sweet, delicate... Jesus Christ. If it would have been a bit more peaty and smoky, I think I would have had one of my all time favorite whisky, really really !
Being Indian and a whisky lover, I thought it my patriotic duty to try Amrut Fusion, the spirit that put Indian whisky on the map. Given all the accolades, I had high expectations of this whisky. Expectations that were only partly fulfilled. On the nose, the rich perfume of European oak dominated, with typical notes of cinnamon, mace and sandalwood. No shortage of sherry casks here. On tasting, I got the spiced, sherry soaked Christmas cake that I was waiting for. The intensity was certainly there, but it seemed like the different notes weren't quite in harmony. The flavour profile was somewhere between Glenfarclas 105 and Springbank 10, but it wasn't as refined. This was probably due to the short maturation time in the cask. Unfortunately, the angels get very thirsty in the Bangalore heat. I guess there's no substitute for long aging in cool weather. Having said all that, I'm being a little harsh. This is a very good whisky at a pretty good price when you consider that it's bottled at 50% ABV. But, no, it's not the Scotch killer that some make it out to be.
Whisky tasting of Kavalan classic, Glenmorangie Lasanta, Ichiro port wine (?) Red leaf label, cheapo Suntory Black purple label limited 2018, and this Amrut. The Amrut takes the first from everyone on account of the fantastic finish, long and strong. How a whisky should be. Not unlike the old Miyagikyo. Good rich flavors and a real charmer. Surprised.
I think this is my new fav in affordable whisky. A must try.
