Amrut Distilleries, a celebrated name in the whisky industry, has recently solidified its top-tier status by winning five Gold medals at the prestigious International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2024 in London. This significant award, particularly in the “World Whisky Category,” marks a new milestone for Amrut, setting a record for an Indian distillery. The ISC’s 29th edition saw fierce competition from renowned brands worldwide, including Scottish, Irish, and Japanese single malts.
The Star Of The Show, Amrut Fusion
Amrut Fusion, the star performer and India’s most awarded single malt, earned a gold medal at the ISC 2024 and will compete in the trophy category. Known for its rich and complex profile, Amrut Fusion has received over 40 accolades on the global stage.
Amrut Distilleries, founded in 1948 in Bangalore by the late Mr. Radhakrishna Jagdale, has grown into one of Karnataka’s leading industrial firms. The global recognition of Amrut Fusion in 2009 brought Indian whisky into the international limelight. Amrut’s distinct approach, utilising Indian barley and leveraging the country’s unique climate, accelerates the whisky maturation process in oak barrels, resulting in a unique flavour profile.
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The Awards Celebrating Its Excellence
The list of awards won by Amrut Whisky is a testament to its unparalleled craftsmanship and quality. Here is a detailed look at the accolades garnered by Amrut Fusion, Amalgam, Nativity, and other remarkable expressions:
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky
- Third Finest Whisky in the World, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2010 – Rated 97/100
- Silver Award, IWSC 2016, London
- World Whisky of the Year, Malt Advocates Whisky Awards 2011
- Master, Spirits Business Awards, London 2011
- Grand Master of World Whisky, Spirits Business Awards, London 2011
- Best Natural Cask Daily Drams Award, Malt Maniacs
- World Whisky of the Year, Malt Advocate Whisky Awards 2011
- Gold Winner, Wizards of Whisky Asian & African Whisky
- Bronze Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2015
- Gold Award, IWSC 2020, London
- Double Gold Award, Whiskies of the World 2023
- World Whisky of the Year, Malt Advocate Whisky Awards 2010
- Double Gold, PR%F Awards 2019
- Gold, Bartender Spirits Awards 2019
- World Whisky of the Year, Bartender Spirits Awards 2019
- World Whisky Producer of the Year, Bartender Spirits Awards 2019
- Gold, Bartender Spirits Awards 2020
- Daily Drams Award, Malt Maniacs 2009
- Gold, Whiskies of the World 2014
- Gold Medal, Wizards of Whisky Awards 2014
- Gold, Whiskies of the World 2018
- Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018
- Gold, Whiskies of the World 2019
- Gold (92 Points), Bartender Spirit Awards 2020
- Gold, Whiskies of the World 2020
- 95 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
- 9/10, Drinkhacker 2020
- Gold (91 Points), Proof Awards 2020
- 92 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
- Gold, Whiskey and Barrel Consumer Choice Awards 2021
- 94 Points, Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Exceptional 2021
- Gold Outstanding, Whiskies of the World 2021
- Gold Medal, Proof Awards (Masked Tasting) 2021
- 91 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
- 92 Points, USA Spirits Ratings Gold 2022
- Gold Taste Off, Whiskey and Barrel Consumer Choice Awards 2022
- Best in Show, TAG Global Spirits Awards 2023
- Platinum, TAG Global Spirits Awards 2023
- Platinum, ASCOT Awards 2023
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
- The Silk Route Conference & Competition 2016
- Silver Award, Whisky of the World Awards, USA
- Silver Award, IWSC 2016, London
- Liquid Gold Award, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2010
- 88 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012, USA
- Bronze Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2008
- Bronze Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2009
- Best Natural Cask Award (Premium), Malt Maniacs Award 2018
- Bronze Award, IWSC 2020, London
- Silver Award, Whiskies of the World 2023
- Gold, Bartender Spirits Awards 2020
- Double Gold, PR%F Awards 2020
- Silver, Bartender Spirits Awards 2019
- Silver, Bartender Spirits Awards 2021
- Silver, Bartender Spirits Awards 2021
- Gold, Whisky of the World Awards 2021
- Winner in the ‘TASTE’ Category, World Whiskies Awards 2017
- Double Gold Award, John Barleycorn Awards 2021
- Gold Medal, Proof Awards (Masked Tasting) 2021
- 93 Points, Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Exceptional 2021
- Gold, Whiskey and Barrel Consumer Choice Awards 2021
- Gold, Whiskies of the World 2021
- 94 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
- Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2021
- Gold, John Barleycorn Awards 2022
- 91 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
- Gold, New York International Spirits Competition 2022
- Double Gold, TAG Global Spirits Awards 2023
- Double Platinum, ASCOT Awards 2023
- 94.5 Points, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2016
Amrut Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
- Silver Award, IWSC 2016, London
- Liquid Gold Award, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2010
- Bronze Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2009
- Gold Award, Spirits Selection, Mexico 2016
- Bronze Award, IWSC 2008, London
- The Silk Route Conference & Competition 2016
- Silver Outstanding Award, Whisky of the World Awards 2019
- Silver Award, IWSC 2016, London
- Silver Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2012
- Silver Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2013 – Best Peated Whisky
- Bronze Award, Malt Maniacs Award 2014
Amrut Distilleries has set a high benchmark in the whisky industry, not only for Indian whisky but on a global scale.
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