Well I Never Knew They Made It There! - Whisky from around the Globe.

[Ethan Bentley]

This thread was inspired by an enjoyable evening Mrs. B and I had sampling a selection of 5 whiskys from the Amrut distillery in the sub-continent of India.

I believe that there a numerous products sold in India that are made from molasses and are rather closer to rum in characteristic than scotch.

Of the five we tried, the prated variety at 62.78%ABV was a favourite. As was one of the older varieties which had a little tobacco flavour and reminded me of something once offer by Dalmore.

The Amrut fusion was also quite good but, unfortunately, didn't quite live up to the hype for us.

In conclusion a great evening and these malts held their own against many a scotch.

So my question, is anyone else a fan of or tried any of the international up-and-coming whisky producers? e.g.

Japan
India
New Zealand
England
Wales
Sweden
South Africa

and more...

 

[Smithy]

Ethan,

Japanese whisky is bloody good, although pricey generally.

I have had Wilson's whisky from NZ and it's not my cup of tea. It's pretty cheap and rough.

In fairness though to my home country, there was a Kiwi single malt called Milfords which was supposedly very, very good. Production ended a decade or two back and prices for what is left have I believe shot up. I've never tried it but those who have usually have lots of superlatives to say about it.

Southern Distilleries in the South Island of NZ also make a few of whiskies including their most famous one "Hokonui Whisky" which are meant to be good:

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Ethan,

Japanese whisky is bloody good, although pricey generally.

I have had Wilson's whisky from NZ and it's not my cup of tea. It's pretty cheap and rough.

In fairness though to my home country, there was a Kiwi single malt called Milfords which was supposedly very, very good. Production ended a decade or two back and prices for what is left have I believe shot up. I've never tried it but those who have usually have lots of superlatives to say about it.

Southern Distilleries in the South Island of NZ also make a few of whiskies including their most famous one "Hokonui Whisky" which are meant to be good:
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I Have quite enjoyed the half dozen or so Japanese whiskys I've been luck enough to try. The Suntory Yamazaki 12yr Old was very nice.

Funny that you mentioned the Milford, we tried a mini over the weekend and Mrs. B like it so much we now have a full bottle of the 10yr old. Shame it shut down.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

The Suntory Yamazaki 12yr Old was very nice.

I have enjoyed that one as well. I have a new bottle sitting in the cabinet as we speak (type).

 

[Burton]

Once in a hell hole on the Asmat Coast of Irian Jaya I ran out of the stuff that I had brought in and went through a few bottles of what was labeled "Drum Whisky" which was in actuality something more like rubbing alcohol with a little flavoring. Fortunately for me no blindness resulted but unfortunately I am not able to add Indonesian whisky to the "up and coming" list.

I have had a couple of varieties of Indian whisky and found them to be drinkable.

 

[MisterCairo]

North America's only single malt whisky from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, about $90 Cdn per bottle:

http://www.glenoradistillery.com/

I have yet to try it, but hear it is very nice!

 

[BellyTank]

I haven't tried the Swedish Malt yet.
It's cheap, though-


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[LordBest]

There is a very good whisky made in Australia by Bakery Hill Distillery. I haven't sampled it myself as yet, but I know some conoisseurs who have and they say it is excellent.

 

[LaMedicine]

Here's an old thread on Japanese whisky
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30217

 

[Mossyrock]

If you are really adventurous, try Mekong Whiskey from Thailand. I have never seen it anywhere outside of that country. How good is it? Well, I guess that would depend upon how desperate you are for a drink, or how much you had before someone handed you the bottle......