If you love savouring a single malt after a long day at work, know that you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy one. Whether you relish fruity, rich, or spicy drams, here’s a list of Indian single-malt whiskies to match your taste and budget
Indian Single Malts have a fascinating history that mirrors the country’s rich culture and craftsmanship. Inspired by the art of whisky-making from Scotland, India has embraced its own traditions and flavors. With distinctive ingredients like Himalayan spring water and unique maturation conditions, these whiskies have evolved into a class of their own.
Now, let’s embark on a journey to explore some of the most exceptional Indian Single Malts that offer both quality and affordability:
Ugar 7 YO is a masterpiece of patience and craftsmanship aged for just under a decade in the Maratha heartland.
Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of dried fruits, polished leather, and a delicate trace of tobacco. Indulge in an opulent symphony of flavours, including dark chocolate, velvety caramel, and a subtle whisper of well-seasoned oak. The experience culminates in a luxurious, lingering affair, with a delicate wisp of smoke and a touch of dried spices.
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₹ 4950
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This 4-year-old Indian Single Malt is a delightful balance of youthful vigour and mellow maturity. On the nose, you’ll be greeted with a harmonious blend of fruity notes. As you take your first sip, a gentle wave of honeyed sweetness dances on your palate, followed by a warming embrace of oak and a touch of nuttiness. The finish is long and satisfying, with a whisper of spice and a lingering suggestion of toffee.
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₹ 2950
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Named after the riverside destination in Haryana that houses its distillery, Indri brings out individual flavours of all three barrels—a former wine barrel, a bourbon barrel, and a PX sherry cask—that it is aged in. While the wine barrel lends it a peppery note, the sherry one imparts hints of blackcurrant, and the bourbon cask adds a touch of vanilla. Topping this kaleidoscopic experience are the whisky’s own flavours, with hints of black tea, caramelised pineapples, and vinous raisins.
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₹ 3150
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Peated whisky from the Paul John range of single malts produced in Goa. This particular expression was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled at cask strength (a pleasing 55.5% ABV) without chill filtration. A prime example of the gorgeous whisky distilleries in India are producing. cask adds a touch of vanilla. Topping this kaleidoscopic experience are the whisky’s own flavours, with hints of black tea, caramelised pineapples, and vinous raisins.
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₹ 6000
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This peated Single Malt from Amrut distillers, the pioneers in the single malt whiskey scene in India and are the proud makers of Amrut India’s First Single Malt
The notes of this whiskey that predominantly hit you are of smoke layered with the sweetness of raisins and vanilla, and cigarette ash with soft fruity nuances of plums and green apples. Cardboard and green pepper along with hints of cardamom that are accompanied by spiced notes that linger on the nose.
The taste is peaty yet sweet, with vanilla and hints of honey. Dried fruits sprinkled with a whiff of brine, traces of charred melons and some earth. Dried ginger peels along with green pepper are layered with warm spiced notes.
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₹3000
Offer valid in Goa only
The Solan Gold Single Malt Whisky experience, exceptionally smooth, this whisky is a tribute to people who are connoisseurs of the finer things in life. Steeped in tradition of over 150 years and produced at one of the oldest distilleries in India, situated in Kasauli at an altitude of about 6000 ft. in the Himalayas.
Solan crafts their unique single malt using copper pot stills, finest malted barley, Himalayan spring water and then finally matured in virgin American Oak Wood Casks.Every sip promises a rich, full mellowness of a single malt. It gently teases your taste buds to culminate in a long, smooth finish.
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₹3200
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From the Goan shores of India, this unpeated Indian Single Malt Whisky with hues of sparkling copper invites you to relish its sweet notes touched with a gentle whiff of spice. The honey-like smoothness entices the palate with its rare, cocoa flavoured crispiness, leading you to the deep woody finish of American oak blended with creamy tones of intense vanilla. Experience a taste of handcrafted, non chill-filtered brilliance.
The Demerara sugars give off a whiff of sweet fragrances, with a hint of cinnamon, dash of honey and faint spices. A Sweet taste with spicy overtones and all things nice, make this Single Malt. The honey-like smoothness is offset by the crunchy-bar-like crispness with also a tinge of cocoa. Brilliance has a smooth and beautifully relaxed finish, with a hint of mild spices and deep intense vanilla.
Mrp
₹4500
Wine Limited Time Offer ₹4000
Offer valid in Goa only
Balivada Indian Single Malt Whiskey
From the Goan shores of India, this unpeated Indian Single Malt Whisky with hues of sparkling copper invites you to relish its sweet notes touched with a gentle whiff of spice. The honey-like smoothness entices the palate with its rare, cocoa flavoured crispiness, leading you to the deep woody finish of American oak blended with creamy tones of intense vanilla. Experience a taste of handcrafted, non chill-filtered brilliance.
The Demerara sugars give off a whiff of sweet fragrances, with a hint of cinnamon, dash of honey and faint spices. A Sweet taste with spicy overtones and all things nice, make this Single Malt. The honey-like smoothness is offset by the crunchy-bar-like crispness with also a tinge of cocoa. Brilliance has a smooth and beautifully relaxed finish, with a hint of mild spices and deep intense vanilla.