Amrut 'Fusion XI' Indian Single Malt Whisky

Amrut 'Fusion XI' Indian Single Malt Whisky is a landmark limited edition — the 11th-anniversary expression of the original Amrut Fusion, limited to just 1,000 bottles worldwide, bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof) as a tribute to Amrut's late Chairman Neelakanta Rao Jagdale. Amrut (Bengaluru, India, founded 1948) changed world whisky when the original Fusion — a marriage of Indian-grown barley and peated Scottish barley matured in oak — scored 97 from Jim Murray in 2010. This XI edition carries that heritage forward with a "unique blend of different barrels" including bourbon-cask and port-pipe influence. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 50% ABV (100 proof)
• Age: no age statement — anniversary limited edition
• Casks: bourbon cask + port pipe influence, per official tasting notes ("thank you Mr/Ms Port Pipe")
• Origin: Amrut Distilleries, Kambipura, Bengaluru, India; imported by JVS Imports
• Rarity: 1,000 bottles worldwide — tribute to Chairman Neelakanta Rao Jagdale

The Fusion, Eleven Years On

The original Amrut Fusion proved Indian single malt could stand with Scotland's best — and this XI edition is the distillery's anniversary love letter to it, and to the chairman who built it. The official notes speak of an "invigorating nose for a 50% abv" with phenols deliberately shy and hiding, letting dark fruit, coconut cream, vanilla pod, and toffee-dark chocolate lead. Browse more international whisky — or see the full Amrut Distilleries range — at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

Amrut official tasting notes: nose of "dark fruits and coconut cream," opening with time to vanilla pod, toffee/dark chocolate, sweet tamarind, and a shade of flowery note; a syrupy, juicy, velvety palate of dark dried fruits, honey, vanilla cream, and dark chocolate with the softest phenols, cracked pepper, and oak; a "wee dry" finish with a coat of honey and soft phenols.

How to Enjoy

Neat in a tulip glass to catch the full 50% arc — a few drops of water open the vanilla and honey. This is a collector's pour; share it with people who get it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amrut Fusion XI?
The 11th-anniversary edition of Amrut Fusion, released as a tribute to the distillery's late Chairman Neelakanta Rao Jagdale — limited to 1,000 bottles worldwide.

Is it peated?
The official notes describe the phenols as "shy and hiding" and "softest" — the bourbon-cask and port-pipe character leads, with only gentle peat presence.

Does Fusion XI have an age statement?
No — it carries no age statement. Some retailers cite distillery info of 12/10/9/7-year-old single-malt components, but this is not an official age claim.

One thousand bottles for the whole world — secure Amrut Fusion XI at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.