Radico Khaitan Launches Whisky Trio
Indian distillery Radico Khaitan has revealed three new whisky expressions to its whisky library. The three whiskies are the Jugalbandi #3, Jugalbandi #4, and the 2023 edition of its Rampur Select. The spirits were elaborated at the company’s Rampur Distillery.
Anup Barik, master distiller at Rampur Distillery, said:
“We are always striving to continue innovating with each new release. I love marrying together pairs of different casks in the Jugalbandi series and am excited to have Rampur Select available again. We are looking forward to unveiling these three new expressions.”
The Trio Whisky Brand
All of these whiskies are part of a special edition, limited in some aspect of quantity or market. For example, The Jugalbandi #3 is part of a limited edition range of eight Indian single malt whisky. The expressions are made available to the Indian and selected Asian markets.
The whisky is crowned after an ancient musical folklore meaning “twins’. The modern musical concept is similar to duets. The whisky was matured in American Bourbon barrels and Port wine casks. The aging results in flavors of sweet plum cake, mango and lychee, alongside vanilla and spice. Only 400 bottles of this whisky were produced. The spirit strength rests at 54.8% ABV.
As interesting as the #3, the Jugalbandi #4 was aged in first-fill American Bourbon barrels and pale ale casks. The unique blend of the barrels produces a mix of fruity and floral notes – of green apple, pear, and mango – with a ‘sweet malty undertone’. A total of 382 bottles are available with a spirit strength of 52.4% ABV
the new Jugalbandi expressions will launch in the UK before expanding to the US, EU, Singapore, and global travel retail.
Sanjeev Banga, president of international business at Radico Khaitan, added: “We created the Jugalbandi series to celebrate the Indian ancient art form and are proud to showcase our Indian heritage with the third and fourth launch of this series.
”The first and second expressions in the Jugalbandi series sold out in record time and we are excited to see the reaction to this next range of limited edition, collectible whiskies”