Rampur Double Cask 750ML

Rampur Double Cask 750ML is an Indian single malt whisky aged in both American bourbon barrels and European oak sherry casks, bottled at 45% ABV. Scoring 93 points from Whisky Advocate and earning a Top 20 ranking, this expression has established itself as one of India's most recognized single malts on the global stage.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45%  |  Origin: Uttar Pradesh, India  |  Style: Double Cask Single Malt  |  Distillery: Radico Khaitan

Production & Heritage

Rampur Double Cask is produced by Radico Khaitan — formerly known as Rampur Distillery — in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The whisky is double distilled from a six-row barley mashbill, then matured approximately two-thirds of its life in American bourbon barrels before finishing the remaining third in European oak sherry casks. What truly shapes this whisky is the extreme Indian climate: temperatures swing from roughly 30°F to 110°F throughout the year, with humidity hovering between 70% and 80%, dramatically accelerating the interaction between spirit and oak compared to cooler Scottish or Japanese maturation warehouses.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Vanilla and browned butter arrive first, followed by layers of stewed apples and tropical fruit. Toasted oak and gentle spice round out the nose with a warm, inviting complexity.

Taste: The palate opens creamy and malty, moving into a rich mid-palate of raisins, plums, and dark cherries laced with caramel. A tobacco-like dryness develops alongside malty sweetness, with dried fruit and vanilla bean adding depth through the back end.

Finish: The finish is vibrant and moderately long, with cinnamon and baking spices lingering alongside a butterscotch warmth. A pleasant malty echo stays well after the last sip.

How to Drink Rampur Double Cask

At 45% ABV, this whisky is well suited for sipping neat or with a few drops of water to open up the sherry-influenced fruit notes. A single large ice cube also works, tempering the spice without drowning the creaminess.

• Old Fashioned: The caramel and butterscotch character pairs naturally with bitters and a sugar cube, producing a warm, fruit-forward take on the classic.
• Whisky Sour: The malty sweetness and dried fruit notes balance citrus beautifully, adding body that lighter whiskies cannot match.
• Rob Roy: The sherry-cask influence gives this whisky a natural affinity for sweet vermouth, creating a cocktail with layered complexity.

Best For

• Exploring Indian single malts for the first time
• Gifting a whisky enthusiast who appreciates world whisky
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert
• Building a collection of critically acclaimed global single malts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rampur Double Cask taste like? Rampur Double Cask delivers a creamy, fruit-forward profile dominated by raisins, plums, and caramel, with cinnamon and butterscotch carrying through a vibrant finish. The dual-cask maturation provides both the vanilla sweetness of bourbon barrels and the dried fruit richness of sherry wood.

How does Rampur Double Cask compare to Paul John? Both are leading Indian single malts matured in tropical climates, but Paul John expressions — also from Indian six-row barley — are generally considered to have a bit more richness and refinement on the palate. Rampur Double Cask distinguishes itself with its specific dual-cask approach and a lighter, spicier profile that appeals to drinkers who prefer approachability over intensity.

Is Rampur Double Cask good for sipping neat? Yes, its 45% ABV provides enough structure to hold up neat without being overpowering, and the creamy, well-integrated flavors from both bourbon and sherry cask maturation make it a rewarding sipper without needing dilution.

Where is Rampur Double Cask made? Rampur Double Cask is distilled and matured at the Radico Khaitan facility in Rampur, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The region's extreme seasonal temperature swings and high humidity play a significant role in the whisky's accelerated maturation and bold oak character.

What foods pair well with Rampur Double Cask? Dark chocolate truffles complement the caramel and dried fruit notes. Lamb biryani mirrors the whisky's warm spice profile. Aged Gouda enhances the butterscotch and nutty undertones. Crème brûlée echoes the vanilla and browned butter on the nose. Grilled stone fruit with honey brings out the plum and cherry character on the palate.

What sizes does Rampur Double Cask come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Rampur Double Cask worth the price? Rampur Double Cask positions as a mid-premium Indian single malt, and its 93-point Whisky Advocate score alongside Gold medals at both the London Spirits Competition and New York International Spirits Competition suggest strong value relative to similarly priced Scotch or Japanese single malts.

Why Rampur Double Cask?

Few Indian whiskies have earned the kind of international critical recognition that Rampur Double Cask has achieved, including a Top 20 placement from Whisky Advocate at 93 points. The dual-maturation strategy — bourbon barrels followed by sherry casks — creates a layered flavor profile that bridges the approachable vanilla sweetness familiar to bourbon drinkers with the dried fruit complexity prized by sherry-bomb enthusiasts. India's punishing heat and humidity accelerate the oak extraction process, producing a maturity and depth of flavor in fewer years than spirits aged in temperate climates. For anyone looking to understand why Indian single malt has become one of the fastest-growing categories in world whisky, this bottle makes a compelling case.