Amrut Naarangi Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

'Naarangi' derives its name from the Hindi word for "orange." This extraordinary release saw Amrut fill casks with Oloroso sherry and add orange peels to them. This mixture was left to season the wood for over two years. Afterwards, three year old malt whisky was put in the casks to mature for an extra three years. Intrigued? We certainly are. Very limited stocks.

Tasting note: [Bach 003 tasted] Pale amber. Thick, malty, liqueur-like aromas are sultry, semi-sweet and redolent of tangerine / mandarine peel / blood orange followed by an assortment of dried fruits. Medium bodied with a crisp, lively-malt delivery and a strong blood orange accent to the finish. Concludes cleansing, mildly oily, orange pith/peel-like and with nice length. 50% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Amrut ingeniously flavored an oloroso cask with wine and orange peel for 3 years before finishing this highly innovative whisky in it. A warmth and richness exudes, the citrus intensity of peel and orange oils develops the longer you resist temptation. Dried fruits, apricot, heather, ripe mango, triple sec, with a slight mustiness. Syrupy, soft orange pulp with zested limes makes it quite nippy. Finish of gum and wood notes after a spicy start. Whatever you do, drink it neat.
83 points - www.maltadvocate.com, Jonny McCormick (Winter 2015)