About this whisky

MaQintosh is the blended whisky family from Amrut Distilleries, the Bengaluru company founded in 1948 by J.N. Radhakrishna Rao Jagdale and now best known worldwide for Amrut Indian single malt. Long before the single malt went international, MaQintosh was one of Amrut's signature whiskies at home, blending malt whisky with spirit distilled from sugarcane to give a smooth, approachable style. Blue Reserve sits within this range, carrying the same house character from the same family-run distiller.

Expect an easy-drinking blend with soft vanilla and light oak, a gently sweet middle and a balanced finish with a faint hint of peat. It is a relaxed, sociable whisky for long evenings at home, at its best over ice or lengthened with soda, and a reliable bottle to keep on hand when friends drop by. For anyone curious about Amrut, it is also an easy way into the house style before moving on to the distillery's single malts.

Key facts

• MaQintosh is a blended whisky brand from Amrut Distilleries, Bengaluru
• Amrut Distilleries was founded in 1948 by J.N. Radhakrishna Rao Jagdale
• MaQintosh blends malt whisky with spirit distilled from sugarcane

Tasting notes

Nose:

Light oak and vanilla

Palate:

Smooth and gently sweet, with vanilla and soft oak

Finish:

Balanced, with a faint hint of peat

Serve

Over ice with a splash of chilled water, or as a highball with soda and a lemon wedge.

Food pairing

Pairs easily with fish fry or chicken pakora, and with roasted peanuts or a simple grilled chicken.