From Amrut distillery, founded in 1948, just one year after Indian independence, this is a stormingly hot and spicy whisky, peated and bottled at a punchy cask strength of 62.8%.

NOSE

Spicy and smoky, with freshly milled grain and peat paired with black pepper and lime.

PALATE

Fresh and zingy with sweet peat smoke balanced against raisins and gentle spice.

FINISH

Long and complex, with sweetness becoming rich, dark and smoky.