Whiskey is a strong flavored alcoholic beverage made from various types of grain using the processes of malting, fermentation, distillation and long aging in oak casks. Barley, rye, wheat or maize may be used in the making of whisky. The strength ranges from 32 to 50 per cent, but some whiskies go as high as …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today hailed the groundbreaking agreement made by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower India’s tariffs on bourbon, opening the world’s largest whiskey market for significant increases in Kentucky Bourbon offerings. “We have seen worldwide, when trade restrictions are eased, that the elegance and complexity of Kentucky Bourbon …
Asia has become a powerhouse in the whisky industry. It is responsible for some of the most renowned, refined, and award-winning spirits. From Japan’s legendary distilleries to India’s bold single malts, the region offers a fascinating variety of whiskies that appeal to every taste bud. However, this is not all. This region is also making …
Trini is the core single malt from the Indian whisky brand of Indri. The word ‘indri’ is derived from the name given to the five senses in the Sanskrit language, known as the indriya. The brand only uses barley grown in the northern region of Rajastha…
McDowell’s Reserve No.1 is the biggest selling whisky brand in India. Not only that but it is officially the largest seller in the world (source – Drinks International 2022 report) with an incredible 30 million 12-bottle cases sold every year. Infact, …
It didn’t happen overnight, but Indian craft whisky has been making steady strides, with Amrut and Paul John being pioneers.. And now, for many Indian single malt is now ‘the good stuff’.
By Richard Thomas Rating: B- Picadilly Distillers traces its roots to a liquor distribution company started in 1953 in pre-Independence Punjab. From there, they expanded into the restaurant and bar trade, and operated what was the only bar in Chandigarh for three and a half decades. In the 1990s, the company acquired a sugar mill …
By Richard Thomas World Whisky Day, that annual celebration for whiskey-lovers everywhere and of whiskeys made everywhere, is around the corner: the day itself if this Saturday, on May 21. If an enthusiast needs an occasion to venture into unfamiliar territory, this is it, because this is the day to embrace unknown bottles from faraway …
Rampur Double Cask is the latest release from the Indian distillery. We all know Amrut and Paul John, but Rampur tends to fly under the radar in the conversation about Indian Whisky. I’m not sure if it’s because they’re playing a purposefully slow game in the market or if Amrut and PJ are just better […]
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A passion for Indian single malt maker Amrut has driven this super fan to new heights of dedication and appreciation.
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