Name: Kamet Single Malt Whisky
Color: Brown
Nose: Malt, cedar wood, tropic fruits
Taste: Malt, mango, cream, light wood, flowers, honey
Kamet is a single malt whisky from Kurukshertra, India that I had never head of it until I was given a sample by a coworker. The name comes from Mt. Kamet which is the third highest peak in the Indian Himalayas. The whisky is distilled using six-row barley from the foothills of these mountains. Maturation occurs in a combination of Ex-Bourbon American oak, Ex-Wine French Oak, and Ex-Sherry Casks of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso). It is a non-chill filtered whisky with no added color and is bottled at 46% abv.
The nose was hot, but a little dry with cedar wood and mangos. The flavor profile is well crafted. It is not too tropical like some Indian whisky. I was expecting a cheap knock off type whisky, but this one was surprisingly well balanced. A little water opens the whisky nicely and the flavors become easier to detect. I was honestly surprised by this whisky when you compare the taste versus price. I look forward to sample more of these expressions and any others they produce.
Priced around $50-60 and worth the money if you like the flavor profile and want to try a whisky from India. Someone in India cares about what they are making.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
