House of Amrut, a dedicated tasting room in Jersey City, New Jersey, is bringing India’s premium single malt whiskies to American consumers through an extensive collection of rare bottles and guided tasting experiences. Located beneath Brick Lane Curry House at 136 Newark Avenue, the speakeasy-style venue celebrates the heritage and craftsmanship of Amrut Distilleries.
The establishment is the passion project of Satinder (Sati) Sharma, a longtime restaurateur and devoted admirer of Amrut. After approximately two years of planning, Sharma created a space for whisky enthusiasts to explore the brand’s portfolio, history and production techniques.
According to Neelesh Saran, Brand Ambassador and Assistant Business Development Manager for Amrut Distilleries in the Americas and the UK, House of Amrut features approximately 27 different single malt expressions, making it the largest collection of Amrut whiskies in the United States. Prices range from around $40 to $12,500 for the rare Amrut 1948 Expedition, 15 Year Old. Only 75 bottles of the latter were produced worldwide, with 25 allocated to the US market.
Founded in India in 1948, Amrut remains a third-generation, family-owned company. Originally a rum producer, the distillery has expanded into whisky, gin and other spirits. Its single malts, produced in Bengaluru, have earned international recognition for their distinctive flavour profiles.
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The guided tasting featured Amrut Fusion, which combines Indian barley with peated Scottish barley, delivering notes of dark chocolate, citrus and gentle smoke. Guests also sampled a special single-cask bottling created for London’s Gymkhana restaurant, Greedy Angels 10 Year Old and a limited 12-year-old single malt finished in a rum barrel. The latter yielded just 60 bottles.
The session featured Saran, Sharma and Raj Sabharwal, Vice President of Operations at Amrut.
House of Amrut reflects the growing international interest in Indian single malts. By showcasing signature expressions alongside rare collector’s releases, the venue is helping introduce American whisky enthusiasts to India’s distinctive ingredients, climate and distilling expertise.
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