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Review: Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt

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That is our third spherical with India’s Rampur whisky, and I can guarantee you up entrance of its distinct uniqueness. The one malt carries no formal age assertion, however it’s a double casked expression, spending the majority of its time in ex-bourbon barrels earlier than being completed in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks. Rampur says that’s a primary in historical past, and I’ve to imagine them on this one.

The whisky is instantly approachable and enjoyable — distinctive however not so “on the market” as to be inscrutable. Initially fruity and toasty with cereal on the nostril — a lot consistent with Rampur’s home type — the whisky layers in a touch of camphor and white flowers, giving it a way more perfumed character than different whiskies from the model. That each one builds on the tongue to tell a surprisingly candy physique, sharp with cherry juice, applesauce, and apricots, layered atop a honey-laced core. It’s gently tannic and surprisingly savory on the again finish — which I’ve to imagine is as a result of impression of the wine barrel — and presents notes of each minimize lumber and recent asphalt, drying issues out because it finishes.

The general impression intense and unique but elegant, a whisky that takes an actual journey from floral and candy to softly woody and earthy and retains you glued to the trip. It’s simply the perfect whisky I’ve seen from Rampur so far, and among the best and most advanced Indian whiskies I’ve seen so far.

90 proof.

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Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt

$90

Score


9.0/10

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