I have been looking forward to getting my hands on Whisky Review: Rampur Select Indian Single Malt Whisky. Bottled at 43% ABV, it promises genuine character.
Nose
The malted barley is present in a bright, raisin sherry note, carried by a somewhat oily mouth feel. There are notes of orange and cinnamon, with the semi-sweet backnote of honey. The aromas open up into the finish, taking on the deeper, spicy character of stewed red fruit and cigar box wood while losing some of the honey sweetness.
Palate
Its hard to say exactly what owes to the Himalayan atmosphere, but Rampur Select captures many of the familiar traits of unpeated, aged single malts without needing an age statement. It also has a lightness and sweetness which maintains a distinctly Indian character. While it has a pleasant, flavorful palate for something that likely didnt require more than a decade of aging, its taste never evolves into something especially complex beyond the initial pleasant profile.rnrnDespite this limitation, I found this to be an enjoyable expression to be appreciated unmixed, and a promising indication of what Himalayan aging can produce.
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: Rampur Select Indian Single Malt Whisky delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
