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Indian Single Malt
Amrut Distilleries (founded 1948, Bangalore) released India's first single malt in 2004 to international skepticism. Jim Murray's 2010 third-place ranking in his Whisky Bible shocked the industry and established India as a serious whisky-producing nation. Paul John (Goa) followed, establishing a coastal Indian malt tradition.
Flavor Profile
Intense, tropical, complex. Fast tropical aging creates bold character in relatively few years. Amrut Fusion (Indian + Scottish peated barley): complex, balanced, internationally recognized. Paul John (Goa): rich, fruity, coastal influence. Generally bolder and more intense than comparable-age Scotch.
Key Producers
Premium
Amrut Fusion
$55-80Premium
Paul John Edited
$50-70unpeated
Paul John Brilliance
Goa) (premium$45-65Regulations vary — India's domestic spirits industry has complex state-by-state rules. Export expressions typically meet international single malt standards.