Name: Kamet
Where it comes from: Piccadily (A joint venture between Peak Spirits & Piccadily)
ABV: 42.8%
Casks: Triple Cask (Ex-Bourbon, Wine casks & Sherry)
Specialty: A collaboration between Nancy Fraley (Still Austin Whiskey Co.’s master blender) & Surrinder Kumar (do you need an introduction? 😉) Kamet is a new age single malt whisky. Right from the label, the brand and the whisky reflect Indian styles. A distillery located close to the historical town of Kurukshetra, this whisky is quite different in its characteristics
Tasting notes (From the distillery):
Nose: Kamet has a fruity aroma profile with oaky spice forward notes, complemented with vanilla, caramel, and subtle raisins with nutty and sweet dark chocolate on top notes.
Palate: It exhibits a melted concoction of fresh and dried fruit notes with subtle hints of oaky vanilla, spice, and dark chocolate.
Finish: Kamet has a long, warm, complex nutty finish with a balanced dry and sherried sweetness.
Why it should be a part of your celebrations: A new age whisky from India to further embody the quality whisky being churned out of India from different distilleries across the country. This whisky provides a fresh dimension for those who have experienced the predecessors from the Indian SM category. It’s also a fabulous value-for-money