Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky

Some whiskies are never made again. Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book is one of them, a single cask bottling created for a French specialist retailer.

Expert's description

Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky from single cask #2713, matured in a used port wine cask and bottled at cask strength, 62.8%.

The whisky is distilled from peated barley and was bottled in 2017 in just 420 bottles exclusively for the French whisky retailer La Maison du Whisky. Firm and powerful in style, with a depth that comes from the high alcohol strength and the long Indian maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers camphor, cayenne pepper, liquorice and dark chocolate.

Palate

The palate delivers great fullness with vanilla, apricot, black pepper and menthol.

Finish

The finish is long, spicy and warm.

Specifications

Distillery: Amrut
Region/Country: Bangalore, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 62,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Used port wine cask, single cask #2713
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Bottled: 2017
Number of Bottles: 420
Edition: LMDW Cellar Book, single cask #2713
EAN No.: 8901193502932

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Intense

Investment Potential

Medium – An exclusive single cask bottling for the French retailer La Maison du Whisky, limited to just 420 bottles. This type of LMDW exclusive is known to rise in value as it goes out of production.

Did you know?

Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book was bottled from a single cask in just 420 bottles for the French retailer La Maison du Whisky, making it exceptionally limited in supply.

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Frequently asked questions about Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky

Is Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky peated?

Yes, Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky carries a clear smoky character from peated barley.

Should Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky be served neat or with ice?

A single ice cube softens the heat from the high alcohol strength and opens up the flavour, though the whisky can also be enjoyed neat in a tulip glass.

What is a used port wine cask, single cask #2713?

It is the cask type Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky is matured in, leaving a clear mark on both colour and flavour.

Where does Amrut whisky come from?

Amrut is produced in India, where the tropical climate pushes the whisky through the cask quickly, giving it a mature character in just a few years.

What makes Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky special?

The combination of the Indian climate, selected barley and a used port wine cask, single cask #2713 creates a flavour profile you will not find in Scotch or Irish whisky.

Is Amrut Port Pipe Peated LMDW Cellar Book Indian Single Malt Whisky a good gift?

Yes, it combines Amrut's acclaimed style with a story about Indian whisky, making it a safe gift choice.