Bandipur Blended Malt -Whisky from Nepal

 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel. 

SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf 

I was not impressed by the taste, does not meet the expectation. 

Occasion- Dinner at a friend's place

SJ's Pro tip-  Packaging is excellent and amazing as a gift item.

Alternates- Himalayan Tiger from Nepal is much flavorful

Cocktails- N/A

Food pairing- Nepali food

Feel(After Drinking)- Not satisfied

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

This is my third post related with liquor from Nepal. I have previously posted Khukuri rum & Old Durbar. Bandipur Blended Malt- There is almost no information available on the internet about the distillery. In my analysis, it is like a private label scotch. Whisky is imported in barrels from Scotland but filled in bottles with a label on it, in this case Bandipur. 

Reads the product story "Nepal's first 100% pure blended malt whisky. Made exclusively in small batches in collaboration with Macduff International ". Not clear what it is blended with? The website is not accessible so not much information there. The taste will feel familiar because it is Scotch but just labeled differently!

Too much analysis, now its time to taste it. Enjoy my tasting notes! 

Vital Stats- Bandipur Blended malt Scotch Whisky

Price- $44.86 for 750ml(Price in Nepal)

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 42.8%

Region- Nepal

Distillery- Avanish Distillery in collaboration with Macduff International 

Awards won- None found

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Medium gold

Aroma- Light fruits, oak. Very subtle aroma

Flavor- Fruits, oak, sweet

Body- Medium

Finish- Short, non-lingering

I enjoyed sampling this bad boy from Nepal. Not the best but definitely one to add to the whisky cabinet. Hope, this one finds your way even though not an easy catch. Cheers 🥃🥃🥃! Enjoy Responsibly. 

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