Amrut Single Malt NAARANGI

What inspired the creation of Amrut Single Malt Naarangi?
Naarangi was inspired by the rich Indian flavours to be crafted with fine single malt to create a unique taste. “Naarangi” means “orange” in Hindi and the single malt was blended with a subtle original flavour of orange which gave every sip a citrusy flavour.
What is the process used to craft Amrut Single Malt Naarangi and how long is it matured?
• Oloroso Sherry is marinated with fresh orange peels from Coorg (Western Ghats of Southern India) and the concoction was left for three years in an Oloroso Sherry Butt.
• Oloroso Sherry and orange peels were emptied from the barrel and a three-year-old Amrut Single Malt Whisky was filled into the orange sherry cask.
• The maturation was extended to three more years in the orange sherry cask to take a total maturation period of six years- that is three years in ex-bourbon cask and three years in orange sherry cask.
What are the key ingredients used in Amrut Single Malt Naarangi?
There are about 4 ingredients used in the making of Naarangi-
• Indian Barely from the foothills Himalayas.
• Pure water from 10km from the production unit in Bangalore.
• Oloroso Sherry
• Dried Orange peels
Could you walk us through the tasting notes of Amrut Single Malt Naarangi?
Let’s divide the tasting notes into 3 different notes-
• Nose/Aroma- Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, tinge of spice, a touch of oak and a dominating fresh aroma of orange.
• Palate- Dominating flavours of orange, cherries, a tinge of citrus zing and subtle flavors of honey and caramel.
• Finish- long and elegant, with high notes of orange and a slight dryness of the sherry cask.
Where can consumers purchase Amrut Single Malt Naarangi?
• Naarangi is available at premium outlets like restaurants, MRP stores and at Duty Free.
• Internationally it is available at outlets like restaurants, whisky boutiques and online platforms like Master of Malt and Whisky Base.