When Whiskey Meets Rice: Meet country’s first ever small-batch, artisanal craft, 100% rice whiskey

The whisky—which is greatest consumed neat, on the rocks or with a touch of water—is a mix of woody flavours, vibrant characters of wealthy dried fruits, candy toffee caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, and spicy notes.

By Reya Mehrotra

Rice and liquor have an age-old relationship. From rice beers to various kinds of rice whiskeys, the cereal crop is of nice worth within the liquor business. In terms of rice whiskeys, the selection of place from the place the rice is sourced from could be very essential. Most nations supply it domestically and this makes rice whiskey distinctive to the area it belongs to.

Lately, beverage alcohol firm Diageo India ventured into 100% rice whisky with United’s Epitome Reserve, which is made with locally-sourced rice from the northern frontiers of Punjab. As soon as the rice is procured, it travels over 2,000 km to be matured in Goa in bourbon casks over three years, after which completed in PX Sherry and Cherrywood casks in a 50-year-old warehouse. Epitome Reserve is India’s first-ever small-batch, artisanal craft, 100% rice whisky. The limited-edition whisky was launched in an unique batch of two,000 numbered bottles.

The whisky—which is greatest consumed neat, on the rocks or with a touch of water—is a mix of woody flavours, vibrant characters of wealthy dried fruits, candy toffee caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, and spicy notes. “We’re delighted to announce Diageo’s foray into the ‘Craft’ phase with the launch of the limited-edition Epitome Reserve. This launch strengthens our dedication to our premiumisation technique, using on model renovation and innovation. A mix born in India from begin to end, we’re assured this limited-edition craft whisky will resonate with our shoppers in creating experiences they are going to cherish,” says Deepika Warrier, CMO, Diageo India.

The bottle is available in a handcrafted maplewood field that brings to life the ethos of the banyan tree. With subliminal shades of inexperienced and teal, it’s meant to be a memento. The model has honoured the craftspeople by mentioning their names on the pack, a primary for any model. It additionally comes with an Indian Grasp Blender’s signature, a personalised nod to the connoisseurs of true craft.

Out there in very choose retailers, Epitome Reserve’s worth is out there on request and is on a par with Diageo India’s Luxurious International Scotch portfolio.