Amrut Kurinji Single Malt belongs to Amrut Distilleries’ Single Malts of India series, named after the Kurinji flower that blooms in the Nilgiri hills only once every twelve years. It is distilled and matured in Bangalore’s tropical climate, which accelerates maturation and gives Indian single malts a character quite different from Scotch aged in a cooler climate over many more years. This expression leans floral and spiced rather than heavily oaked, built around jasmine, pear and ginger instead of the deeper wood notes typical of older Scotch. It suits drinkers looking for something distinctive from India’s single malt scene beyond the more familiar peated expressions.
CHARACTER
Honey: Soft sweetness threaded through the nose and palate
Vanilla: Creamy and warm underneath
Pear: Fresh fruit on the nose and palate
Ginger: Warm spice building through the middle
Caramel: Toffee sweetness on the palate
Leather: Develops through the finish
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Floral jasmine and honeysuckle with poached pear, vanilla and warm baking spice.
PALATE- Sweet caramel toffee with pear, ginger and honey, developing into leather and oak.
FINISH- Warming ginger and spice with a dry, leathery close.
