Kamet Single Malt India Whisky

Named after India's third-highest peak, Kamet matures in the shadow of the Himalayas, a place where the extreme climate presses three cask types together into one whisky.

Expert's description

Kamet Single Malt India Whisky is a Single Malt India Whisky distilled at the foot of Mount Kamet in the Indian state of Haryana and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is a blend of three cask types: ex-bourbon casks of American oak, ex-wine casks of French oak and ex-sherry casks. The extreme climate at the foot of the Himalayas leaves a clear mark on the maturation, giving the whisky a complex, wine-like character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose has a lively, wine-like fruitiness with spiced vanilla.

Palate

The palate develops from dried to fresh fruit notes, backed by vanilla and spice.

Finish

The finish offers a subtle touch of oak, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Distillery: Piccadily Distillery
Region/Country: Haryana, India
Type: Single Malt India Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 9808005173755

Flavour Profile

Wine-influenced · Fruity · Spicy · Complex

Did you know?

Kamet is named after India's third-highest peak and was created through a collaboration between Surrinder Kumar, often called "the father of Indian single malt", and American master blender Nancy Fraley.

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Frequently asked questions about Kamet Single Malt India Whisky

What does Kamet Single Malt taste like?

Kamet offers a wine-like fruitiness with spiced vanilla on the nose, while the palate develops from dried to fresh fruit with a closing touch of dark chocolate.

Is Kamet Single Malt peated?

No, Kamet is not peated. Its character comes from the three cask types and the extreme Himalayan climate, not from peat.

What is special about using three different cask types in one whisky?

The combination of ex-bourbon, ex-wine and ex-sherry gives Kamet a layered complexity, with each cask type contributing its own part of the flavour picture.

Where is Kamet Single Malt produced?

Kamet is distilled near Kurukshetra in the Indian state of Haryana, at the foot of the Himalayan range.

Is Kamet a good introduction to Indian whisky?

Yes, its wine-like, fruity style makes Kamet easy to approach for both the curious drinker and the seasoned whisky taster.

Who is behind Kamet Single Malt?

Kamet was created through a collaboration between Surrinder Kumar, one of the pioneers of Indian single malt, and American master blender Nancy Fraley.