Barrel Blush is Rampur's take on a wine-influenced branch of Indian single malt, matured in American oak and then sent, cask-wise, on a trip to Australia.

Expert's description

Rampur Barrel Blush Single Malt Indian Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak and finished in Australian Shiraz wine casks, bottled at 45%.

The Shiraz casks add a wine-red hue and fruity sweetness that layer on top of the base character from the American oak, giving the whisky a distinctly wine-driven signature.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sensual with ripe berries, a touch of vanilla and a light wine-like sweetness.

Palate

The palate offers spice and ripe berries in harmony with the vanilla notes from the American oak.

Finish

The finish is soft and rounded, with a last hint of wine-like fruit.

Specifications

Distillery: Rampur
Region/Country: Uttar Pradesh, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 45 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American oak finished in Australian Shiraz wine casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
EAN No.: 81127202359

Flavour Profile

Wine-influenced · Fruity · Soft · Spicy

Did you know?

Shiraz grapes are barely grown in India at all, so the casks for Barrel Blush are shipped in from Australia, travelling more than 10,000 kilometres before the whisky ever touches them.

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At the foot of the Himalayas, where the air is thin and the temperature swings are dramatic, Rampur ages a whisky that refuses to choose between America and Europe. Double Cask is the result of that decision.

Expert's description

Rampur Double Cask Single Malt Indian Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in both American bourbon barrels and European oak sherry casks and bottled at 45%.

The two cask types mature separately before being married, so the vanilla and sweetness from the bourbon barrels meet the dried fruit and spice of the sherry casks. The result is a round, approachable whisky that shows what the high-altitude Himalayan climate does to maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers delicate, almost balsamic vanilla notes mingling with caramel and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

On the palate, rich caramel, dark dried fruit and spice unfold, tying the two cask types together.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with a last touch of spiced oak.

Specifications

Distillery: Rampur
Region/Country: Uttar Pradesh, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 45 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American bourbon barrels and European oak sherry casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
EAN No.: 8902147004052

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Round

Did you know?

The Rampur distillery sits more than 1,000 metres above sea level at the foot of the Himalayas, where the swing between day and night temperatures pushes the whisky through the wood far faster than a Nordic or Scottish maturation ever would.

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Nicknamed the "Kohinoor of single malts" after India's famous diamond, Rampur Vintage Select Casks is a tribute to the legacy of the Maharajas, matured at the foot of the Himalayas.

Expert's description

Rampur Vintage Select Casks 2023 Limited Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky bottled at 43%.

This release is composed of carefully selected casks and pays homage to India's rich Maharaja-era heritage. The whisky has won several international awards, including a double gold medal in San Francisco, USA, underlining its standing among the world's single malts.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with notes of dried fruit, honey and a touch of spice.

Palate

The palate is rich and layered with caramel, spice and ripe fruit unfolding slowly.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with a closing sweetness.

Specifications

Distillery: Rampur
Region/Country: Uttar Pradesh, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 43 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Edition: Vintage Select Casks 2023, Limited Edition
EAN No.: 811272022832

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Fruity · Rich · Elegant

Investment Potential

Medium – Limited edition status and internationally awarded releases like this have historically shown a solid rise in value on the secondary market.

Did you know?

Rampur Vintage Select Casks 2023 won a double gold medal at an international spirits competition in San Francisco, one of the most respected judging panels in the industry.

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For more than 30 years Adelphi has bottled whisky without owning a single distillery, and with The E & K the Scottish independent bottler ventures into a fusion of two whisky worlds.

Expert's description

The E & K by Adelphi 5 Year Old Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky is bottled by the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi at 5 years old and 57.8%.

The whisky combines Indian and Scotch malt whisky in a single expression, a fusion that shows how two vastly different climates and traditions can meet in the same glass. Only 800 bottles of this release exist, making it a rare guest on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with malt, honey and a hint of tropical fruit from the Indian component.

Palate

The palate is powerful and spicy with caramel, toasted malt and a fine balance between the two whisky styles.

Finish

The finish is long and warm with a closing dryness.

Specifications

Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: India/Scotland
Type: Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 800

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Rich · Complex · Round

Investment Potential

Medium – An independent bottling from Adelphi limited to just 800 bottles. Adelphi's limited releases have historically shown growing collector interest once discontinued.

Did you know?

Adelphi was founded in 1826 and revived as an independent bottler in 1993 by Jamie Walker, great-grandson of one of the original distillery's founders, and today also owns its own distillery, Ardnamurchan.

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