In this blog, let us look at how the top whiskies in India are cementing their presence on the global stage.
How Indian Whisky Became Amazing
For a long time, India loved drinking whisky. However, they never produced a high-quality product that won huge awards. That was all changed when businesses such as Amrut and Rampur arrived. They produced whisky that could match the best. And they nailed it! Let us examine these whiskies in depth -
a. Amrut - The Company That Started It All
Amrut is from Bangalore and basically kicked off this whole thing. They have been around for decades. However, they became famous in recent years when a well-known whisky expert named Jim Murray called their Fusion whisky one of the best in the world.
Since then, they have been crushing it. Their Fusion whisky has won more than 40 awards worldwide. This year, they even won the world’s best whiskey at a big competition in London. That is incredible!
What makes Amrut so good? They mix Indian and Scottish barley together. Also, India’s hot weather makes their whisky age faster and taste better. They make different kinds – Fusion, Amalgam Malt, Nativity, Cask Strength, and Peated Single Malt – and they’re all winning gold medals.
b. Rampur - The New Kid on the Block
Rampur is made in Uttar Pradesh by Radico Khaitan. Their Rampur Asava whisky just won “Best World Whisky” at the 2023 John Barleycorn Awards, beating American and Irish whiskies in a blind tasting. That’s where judges taste everything without knowing what brand it is, so they can’t play favourites.
What’s really cool about Rampur is they age their whisky near the Himalayas, and sometimes use old Indian wine barrels to finish it off. This makes it super smooth with fruity and spicy flavours you can’t find anywhere else.
Why People Are Going Crazy for These Whiskies?
Both companies are winning huge awards and getting love from whisky experts everywhere. These aren’t small prizes – these are the biggest competitions in the world. Judges are saying Indian whiskies taste bold and are made in creative ways that beat traditional Scottish whisky.
What Makes Indian Whisky So Special?
- They Use Local Stuff: Indian barley gives their whisky a totally different taste than Scottish or Irish whisky.
- Hot Weather Helps: Indian heat makes whisky age very rapidly. So, it picks up all those deep and rich flavours much more quickly than in cooler climates.
- They Experiment: Rampur employs Indian wine casks. Amrut blends different types of barley. Traditional whisky makers don’t do this stuff.
- They’re Actually Better: Winning all these international competitions proves Indian whisky isn’t just different, but legitimately one of the best in the world.
To Conclude
Amrut and Rampur are showing everyone that amazing whisky can come from anywhere. These brands transcend India’s boundaries and continue to delight the entire world with their products.
These companies were risk-takers and experimented with wild new concepts. Now, they are winning the largest awards and earning respect from whisky enthusiasts around the world.
