Amrut Old Port Deluxe Rum

The classic premium Indian Rum.

India used to be known for cheap Scotch Whisky blended with shady Spirits, but since Amrut started producing their own Whisky, things really changed. Established in Bangalore in 1948 by J.N. Radakrishna Rao Jagdale, Amrut Distilleries brought premium Spirits to India. In addition to their beloved Whisky, they also produce Rum, Vodka, Gin and Brandy. Oh, and Amrut is a Sanskrit word that means "nectar of life", which is quite close to the Aqua Vitae we're used to. The distillery is mostly known for their Old Port and Amrut XXX Rums, but they're bringing one particularly exciting expression to the table this time: the Two Indies Rum.

Amrut's Old Port Deluxe Rum is created in Bangalore, using only Indian sugarcane. Its deluxe nature comes from maturation in a combo of ex-Whisky and new oak barrels under the hot Indian sun, giving the angels a hefty 12% share (compared to the 2% in Scotland). The new and updated version of this dram is more Whisky-like than the previous one, still bringing its lovely exotic flavor to the palate. Its fruity and vanilla-forward profile is a perfect tipple, but it really shines in a Mai Tai or a Hurricane. Amrut Old Port Deluxe Rum won a gold medal at the International Review of Spirits Awards, while the Beverage Testing Institute gave it 90 points. We'd brag too.