Rampur Asava Cabernet Sauvignon Indian Single Malt Indian Whisky

Rampur Asava is one of the most innovative releases in modern Indian whisky — the first Indian single malt to be finished in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks. Distilled in the foothills of the Himalayas at Rampur Distillery, the whisky is initially matured in American bourbon barrels before being transferred into locally sourced red wine casks, creating a unique marriage between tropical Indian malt and rich wine-cask influence.

The result is a bold yet elegant single malt that layers Rampur’s signature tropical fruit character with red berries, spice and a gentle tannic dryness from the wine casks. It is a distinctive whisky that appeals both to adventurous whisky drinkers and collectors of unusual cask finishes.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep amber with ruby highlights.

Nose: Tropical fruit, apricot, blackberry and ripe plum lead, followed by subtle tobacco leaf, warm spices and a hint of dark cherry. As it opens, notes of honey, orange peel and lychee emerge.

Palate: Velvety and rich. Manuka honey sweetness is balanced by spicy oak, vanilla and the dry, red-fruit character of the Cabernet Sauvignon casks. Layers of raisin, fig, cinnamon and dark berries give the whisky depth and complexity.

Finish: Medium-long and warming with lingering black pepper, tobacco leaf, dark fruit and gentle oak spice. The wine cask influence leaves a refined, slightly dry finish.

Technical Details

• Distillery: Rampur Distillery
• Region: Uttar Pradesh, India
• Style: Indian Single Malt Whisky
• Maturation: American bourbon barrels followed by finishing in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon casks
• ABV: 45%
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Natural Colour: Yes
• Chill-Filtered: No
• Notable Detail: First Indian single malt whisky finished in Indian wine casks.

Awards & Accolades

Rampur Asava has received strong international recognition, including:

• Gold Medal & 95 Points at the 2021 New York International Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal at the 2021 International Spirits Challenge
• Best World Whisky at the 2023 John Barleycorn Awards