Every sip, meanwhile, offers hints of lemon curd, vanilla, and cinnamon. The payoff is the aroma of cut grass, orange blossom, apple-pie, blackberries, rose petals, and all spice. Post this, the amber is rested for about 12 months. Made with a blend of malt and grain whiskeys – it is aged in ex-bourbon barrels and casks that first held American rum. The flagship small batch expression lies at the heart of this reputation. Known for producing some of the world’s most flavourful, modern whiskeys – Teeling is popular in connoisseur circles. Here’s a look at a few that are under INR 10,000Ĭheck out our complete guide to whiskies in India However, a few popular brands have options that deserve a spot in any bar. In India these bottles are not as ubiquitous as those of American bourbons or classic Scotches.
No surprises why they always win big at awards, sit at the top of premium lists, and come highly recommended by connoisseurs. And while each comes with its own unique set of flavour notes, at large they’re known to be fruity and mellow – a treat when savoured neat. Boasting an alcohol content of at least 40 percent they span four types – single malt (peated and unpeated), single grain, single pot still, and blended. These malts are believed to be some of the smoothest in the business, courtesy of their carefully-crafted rules of production.Īpart from being strictly made in Eire, these feature a base of malt, cereal, and barley and need to be triple distilled before being aged for at least three years. However, this allure is not limited to heritage. Naturally, bottles from this part of Europe are considered quite prestigious by connoisseurs. Numerous accounts point to centuries-old drinking habits in the region and the origin of the word ‘whisky’ can be traced right back to the Irish (or Gaelic) phrase: Uisce beatha or usquebaugh, which translates to the ‘water of life.’ That said, official records note that it all began when Northern Irish distillery Bushmills was granted the licence to make malts in 1608 – giving it the distinction of being first of its kind in the world. As most heady histories go, the origin tale of Emerald Isle malts is steeped in mystery.
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