Amrut Peated Cask Strength Named Best Indian Single Malt at 2025 World Whiskies Awards
Amrut Peated Cask Strength Named Best Indian Single Malt at 2025 World Whiskies Awards
Amrut Peated Cask Strength Named Best Indian Single Malt at 2025 World Whiskies Awards
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Amrut Peated Single Malt Cask Strength has claimed the title of Best Indian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2025. The Bangalore-based distillery’s triumph underscores India’s rising stature in global whisky production.
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Amrut Peated Single Malt Cask Strength has claimed the title of Best Indian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2025. The Bangalore-based distillery’s triumph underscores India’s rising stature in global whisky production.
Sign up for our free whisky newsletter to get the latest global whisky news.
Key Takeaways
Amrut Peated Cask Strength won Best Indian Single Malt at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.
The whisky features peated Scottish barley and matures in Bangalore’s tropical climate.
Tasting notes include zesty fruit, vanilla, confectionery, and subtle peat.
This award elevates the global profile of Indian single malts.
Key Takeaways
Amrut Peated Cask Strength won Best Indian Single Malt at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.
The whisky features peated Scottish barley and matures in Bangalore’s tropical climate.
Tasting notes include zesty fruit, vanilla, confectionery, and subtle peat.
This award elevates the global profile of Indian single malts.
Award-Winning Craftsmanship From Bangalore
Crafted by Amrut Distilleries, the award-winning expression is bottled at a robust 62.8% ABV. Made from hand-selected Scottish peated barley and matured in Bangalore’s tropical climate, the whisky delivers a distinctive profile shaped by rapid maturation and regional character.
Judges at the World Whiskies Awards praised the whisky’s "spectrum from sweet to zesty fruit, vanilla and other confectionery, and some peat notes," calling it a successful blend of earthy and crisp elements.
Amrut’s cask strength expressions have long appealed to connoisseurs seeking bold, authentic single malts, and this latest accolade further affirms the brand’s commitment to innovation and quality.
Award-Winning Craftsmanship From Bangalore
Crafted by Amrut Distilleries, the award-winning expression is bottled at a robust 62.8% ABV. Made from hand-selected Scottish peated barley and matured in Bangalore’s tropical climate, the whisky delivers a distinctive profile shaped by rapid maturation and regional character.
Judges at the World Whiskies Awards praised the whisky’s "spectrum from sweet to zesty fruit, vanilla and other confectionery, and some peat notes," calling it a successful blend of earthy and crisp elements.
Amrut’s cask strength expressions have long appealed to connoisseurs seeking bold, authentic single malts, and this latest accolade further affirms the brand’s commitment to innovation and quality.
Global Recognition for Indian Whisky
The World Whiskies Awards, hosted annually by Whisky Magazine, is among the industry’s most prestigious competitions. It honors excellence across styles and geographies, with rigorous blind tastings conducted by an international panel of judges.
Amrut’s victory in the Indian Single Malt category marks a milestone not just for the brand, but for the Indian whisky segment overall. It reflects the maturation of India’s whisky industry and its ability to stand shoulder to shoulder with Scotch, Japanese, and American counterparts on the global stage.
Rakshit N Jagdale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, stated: “This recognition is a proud moment for Amrut and for the Indian whisky market as a whole. Our Peated Cask Strength expression represents the bold, uncompromising spirit of Amrut—one that continues to push boundaries and redefine whisky excellence.”
Global Recognition for Indian Whisky
The World Whiskies Awards, hosted annually by Whisky Magazine, is among the industry’s most prestigious competitions. It honors excellence across styles and geographies, with rigorous blind tastings conducted by an international panel of judges.
Amrut’s victory in the Indian Single Malt category marks a milestone not just for the brand, but for the Indian whisky segment overall. It reflects the maturation of India’s whisky industry and its ability to stand shoulder to shoulder with Scotch, Japanese, and American counterparts on the global stage.
Rakshit N Jagdale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, stated: “This recognition is a proud moment for Amrut and for the Indian whisky market as a whole. Our Peated Cask Strength expression represents the bold, uncompromising spirit of Amrut—one that continues to push boundaries and redefine whisky excellence.”
Amrut Distilleries’ success at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards reaffirms its role as a pioneer in Indian single malt whisky. As international demand grows, Amrut’s achievements highlight the category’s evolving sophistication and global appeal.
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Amrut Distilleries’ success at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards reaffirms its role as a pioneer in Indian single malt whisky. As international demand grows, Amrut’s achievements highlight the category’s evolving sophistication and global appeal.
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Amrut Peated Single Malt Cask Strength has claimed the title of Best Indian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2025. The Bangalore-based distillery’s triumph underscores India’s rising stature in global whisky production.
Sign up for our free whisky newsletter to get the latest global whisky news.
Key Takeaways
Amrut Peated Cask Strength won Best Indian Single Malt at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.
The whisky features peated Scottish barley and matures in Bangalore’s tropical climate.
Tasting notes include zesty fruit, vanilla, confectionery, and subtle peat.
This award elevates the global profile of Indian single malts.
Award-Winning Craftsmanship From Bangalore
Crafted by Amrut Distilleries, the award-winning expression is bottled at a robust 62.8% ABV. Made from hand-selected Scottish peated barley and matured in Bangalore’s tropical climate, the whisky delivers a distinctive profile shaped by rapid maturation and regional character.
Judges at the World Whiskies Awards praised the whisky’s "spectrum from sweet to zesty fruit, vanilla and other confectionery, and some peat notes," calling it a successful blend of earthy and crisp elements.
Amrut’s cask strength expressions have long appealed to connoisseurs seeking bold, authentic single malts, and this latest accolade further affirms the brand’s commitment to innovation and quality.
Global Recognition for Indian Whisky
The World Whiskies Awards, hosted annually by Whisky Magazine, is among the industry’s most prestigious competitions. It honors excellence across styles and geographies, with rigorous blind tastings conducted by an international panel of judges.
Amrut’s victory in the Indian Single Malt category marks a milestone not just for the brand, but for the Indian whisky segment overall. It reflects the maturation of India’s whisky industry and its ability to stand shoulder to shoulder with Scotch, Japanese, and American counterparts on the global stage.
Rakshit N Jagdale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, stated: “This recognition is a proud moment for Amrut and for the Indian whisky market as a whole. Our Peated Cask Strength expression represents the bold, uncompromising spirit of Amrut—one that continues to push boundaries and redefine whisky excellence.”
Amrut Distilleries’ success at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards reaffirms its role as a pioneer in Indian single malt whisky. As international demand grows, Amrut’s achievements highlight the category’s evolving sophistication and global appeal.
🥃 To receive your weekly whisky industry news roundup, sign up for our free whisky newsletter.
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April 24, 2025
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