Amrut Portonova is a bold and captivating expression from India’s pioneering single malt distillery, a whisky that challenges convention and astonishes the senses. Named after the historic port city of Portonovo on India’s southeastern coast, this release reflects Amrut’s mastery of maturation in intense tropical climates. Rich, exotic, and layered with depth, it has earned worldwide acclaim for proving that world-class single malt need not come only from Scotland.

Product Details:

Brand: Amrut Distilleries | Category: Indian Single Malt Whisky | ABV: 48% | Origin: India (Bangalore) | Volume: 750ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Deep and complex with waves of dark fruit, toffee, vanilla, and brown sugar. Notes of banana, raisins, and spiced oak rise through the richness, hinting at the influence of Port and sherry casks.
Palate: Full-bodied and velvety. Bursts of caramel, cocoa, and red berries blend with figs, dates, and sweet malt. The texture is warm and luxurious, with gentle oak tannins providing structure.
Finish: Exceptionally long, with lingering notes of dried fruit, chocolate, and spice. The Port wine sweetness gradually fades into soft oak and malted barley warmth.

Production Details:

Crafted from 100% Indian barley grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, distilled in small copper pot stills at Amrut’s Bangalore distillery. The whisky undergoes a unique multi-cask maturation process: first aged in new American oak barrels, then transferred to Port pipes imported from Portugal, before being finished again in ex-bourbon casks. This layered aging amplifies fruit, spice, and depth, while India’s warm climate accelerates interaction between spirit and wood, creating remarkable intensity.

Perfect For:

A contemplative dram best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its layers of fruit and spice. Perfect for after-dinner sipping or pairing with dark chocolate, figs, or fine cigars. Ideal for seasoned whisky drinkers seeking complexity and world whisky enthusiasts looking for something truly distinctive.

Expert Notes:

Highly acclaimed by critics, Amrut Portonova has received numerous international awards and consistent 90+ point ratings from whisky authorities. It’s often praised as “a masterpiece of balance between Port sweetness and malt strength”, a whisky that delivers power and grace in equal measure.

Customer Reviews:

“Rich, spicy, and deeply indulgent, one of Amrut’s best.”   Rajiv M.
“Like dessert and whisky in one, full of character and soul.”   Peter G.
“Simply outstanding. The finish goes on forever.”   Naomi L.

Interesting Fact:

Amrut was the first Indian distillery to produce single malt whisky for global release, earning international recognition after Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible ranked Amrut Fusion among the world’s top whiskies. Portonova continues that legacy, demonstrating the artistry possible in India’s unique maturation climate.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. Add a few drops of water to release more dried fruit and chocolate notes. Avoid chilling, warmth brings out its full expression.

Distillery Background:

Founded in 1948 in Bangalore, Amrut Distilleries began as a small spirits producer and evolved into one of the world’s most respected single malt distilleries. Its whiskies are crafted at high altitude, where temperature fluctuations and tropical aging accelerate maturation, creating exceptional richness and depth. Amrut Portonova stands among its crown jewels, an audacious Indian single malt that redefines global expectations of quality and flavor.