Rampur Double Cask Single Malt Indian Whisky

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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Frequently asked questions about Rampur Double Cask Single Malt Indian Whisky

What does Rampur Double Cask taste like?

Rampur Double Cask offers rich caramel, dark dried fruit and spice, with a soft vanilla note from the bourbon casks and depth from the sherry casks. It is round and approachable rather than sharp.

Is Rampur Double Cask peated?

No, Rampur Double Cask is not peated. The nose and palate are dominated by vanilla, caramel and dried fruit from the two cask types, with no smoke or peat character.

Should Rampur Double Cask be served with ice?

A single ice cube can soften the heat from the climate and open up the caramel and fruit notes. Neat in a tulip glass, though, you get the most out of the balsamic vanilla tones.

What makes Indian whisky different from Scotch?

The tropical climate in India makes the whisky mature far faster than in Scotland, because the heat pushes the spirit in and out of the oak at a much higher rate. That gives a deeper wood influence in fewer years.

Is Rampur Double Cask a good gift?

Yes, it pairs a familiar, easy-to-grasp flavour profile with a story about the Himalayas and Indian whisky history, making it a safe gift for both the curious drinker and the seasoned enthusiast.

Where does Rampur whisky come from?

Rampur is produced by Radico Khaitan at the Rampur distillery in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, at the foot of the Himalayas, where cold mountain water and dramatic temperature swings shape the maturation.