Rampur Blush Single Malt Whiskey
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Overview
Rampur Blush is an Indian single malt whisky from the Rampur distillery, crafted with locally grown barley and finished in Australian Shiraz wine casks to deliver a vibrant, fruit-forward profile. This release expands Rampur's portfolio of innovative expressions, leveraging red wine cask maturation for added complexity.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Indian Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% |
| Mashbill | 100% Indian malted barley |
| Release Info | Aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Shiraz wine casks |
| Age | NAS |
Good to know
Rampur Distillery has been exporting premium Indian single malts for nearly a decade, building a reputation for quality amid rapid expansion. The bottle arrives in a distinctive silky pink bag housed within a protective whisky tube, nodding to its "Blush" theme.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Honeyed cereal grains mingle with orange rind, ripe peach, and vanilla, yielding bright, sweet aromas.
- Palate: Gentle cereal grains lead into lightly sweet honey and vanilla icing, accented by orange zest, subtle red wine tannins, and a pleasant tingly sensation.
- Finish: Orange rind and vanilla icing persist alongside faint red wine notes, with a lingering tingle.
Notable details
- Production: Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, finished in Shiraz wine casks from Australia, non-chill filtered.
- Lineage: Produced at Rampur Distillery using estate-grown Indian barley.
- Comparison: Palate complexity evokes better Campbeltown whiskies.
"This is a lovely dessert dram that is difficult to put down and reconfirms the appeal of red wine cask aging for single malts." – Drinkhacker
Rampur Blush offers a refined, approachable entry into Indian single malts with dessert-like allure.
Sources
[1] Drinkhacker – "Review: Rampur Barrel Blush Indian Single Malt Whisky"