Whether you like them fruity, rich or spicy, the best single malt whiskies are best enjoyed neat. For the unversed, single malt whiskies are a product of a single distillery, as opposed to blended whiskies which are typically produced by mixing a single malt with other, more inexpensive spirits. The exclusivity factor of single malt whiskies is one of the reasons it’s deemed more expensive than its counterparts, but one needn’t break the bank to sample some of its finest wares. Below, we round up a list of brands bottling up your favourite amber liquid for Rs 6,000 and less.
6 single malt whiskies under Rs 6000 to add to your collection
1. Glenmorangie Original 10 Year Old
The Glenmorangie Original 10 Year Old has a unique flavour; a product of it being distilled twice in the tallest stills in Scotland and then aged in ex-bourbon American white oak casks. The liquid is rich and creamy, carrying traces of honied malt, orchard fruit, banana taffy, vanilla frosting, caramel, spice, oak and copper. This single-malt whisky has a citrusy finish that soothes the senses.
Price: Rs 6,000 (approximately)
2. Amrut Indian Single Malt