Throughout the 9-day journey, membership members took half in distillery excursions and unique tastings, while exploring the picturesque landscapes of Scotland

BANGALORE, India, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Single Malt Amateurs Membership (SMAC™®), India’s foremost whisky membership, offered to its members ‘Whisky Wanderlust’, a outstanding 9-day whisky path in Scotland. A primary of its sort from India, a gaggle of fanatics travelled collectively for the only function of whisky discovery. The tour, advocated by Godawan Craft Indian Single Malt and Estuary Premium Mixing Water, immersed fifteen members of the membership within the picturesque landscapes of Scotland by visiting greater than 20 distilleries, whereas appreciating a number of the most interesting whiskies on the planet. 

The whisky aficionados set off on one of many most interesting adventures throughout Scotland’s most famed whisky provinces: Speyside, Highlands, Islay, and Campbelltown, in addition to their world-famous bars.

The spanking new distillery of Cairn, the regal luxurious of the tasting room at Glenfarclas, the pristine magnificence on the sprawling Glenfiddich distillery, the untamed attract of the coastal areas of Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg and Laphroaig, offered narratives that have been distinctive and fascinating. The Backyard of Tranquillity, with its serene atmosphere, turned a sanctuary for savouring a number of the most interesting drams. Tasting at Bowmore’s Vault #1 was a sacred ritual, and Ian MacArthur’s knowledge at Lagavulin was nothing in need of a religious expertise. Warehouse tastings revealed the intimate alchemy between wooden and spirit, whereas masterclasses at Gordon & MacPhail allowed members to delve into the nuances of whisky craftsmanship. The expedition went past whisky tasting to offer an entire expertise to every member.

Nonetheless, the top of this whisky discovery lay within the tasting of the king of spirits itself. Whereas visiting a number of the famend bars in Scotland, they felt the wealthy and vibrant tradition of the cities and skilled whiskies distinctive to that provenance.

Bowmore 25, Tomatin 33, Tomatin 36, Glenfarclas Household Casks, Lagavulin 20 CS, Gordon & Macphail – Linkwood 25 and Glenlivet 15YO Connoisseurs Alternative have been a number of the stellar whiskies tasted on the distilleries. Evenings have been peppered with conversations & whiskies from the 60’s period belonging to a personal assortment; Cockbrun, Excalibur, Ambassador, Glen Garry, Churtons VOBG have been simply a number of the drams that took members again in time when whisky making was very totally different.

Travelling via Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes, sharing meals and laughter, and forging deep connections with fellow adventurers added layers of richness to the journey. Evenings spent collectively turned moments to savour, each by way of the corporate and the drams.

Hemanth Rao, Founder, SMAC, says, “Trying again on the tour, experiencing it each as an fanatic and as an organiser was eye-opening. It is fascinating how people can discover distinct worth in every distillery. The range of decisions and palates actually shines once you embark on a gaggle tour of distillery visits and tasting classes. It is an exhilarating journey as a result of there’s by no means a boring second; there are all the time sudden anecdotes and experiences that unfold inside. The factor of enjoyable and shock is amplified once you discover whisky collectively.”

“Whisky Wanderlust’ offers the appropriate platform for aficionados to immerse themselves and expertise the wealthy craftsmanship that whisky represents. Godawan Single Malt is extraordinarily proud to collaborate with SMAC India, to offer additional impetus to construct and allow the rising ecosystem of whisky connoisseurs in India, who recognize high quality whiskies. We consider that it will go a good distance in infusing confidence, information, and experience for these whisky lovers, who’re getting extra discerning daily and can play a major function in appreciating Indian whiskies within the world enviornment,” says Vikram Damodaran, Chief Innovation Officer, Diageo India.

“We’re thrilled that we have been part of this extraordinary whisky tour organised by SMAC India. Estuary Water is delighted to reinforce the whisky fanatics’ expertise with its distinguished merchandise formulated to mix with the complexity of single malts and whiskies – giving essentially the most genuine and constant style of the spirit. Collectively, we now have created an unforgettable journey that showcased the true essence and flavours of Scotch whisky,” says Devashish Kamdar, Chairman and Founder, Estuary Mixing Water.

Because the solar set on ‘Whisky Wanderlust’, members returned to India with newfound respect and awe in the direction of the king of spirits. The Membership’s dedication to whisky schooling and appreciation has taken fanatics on a transformative journey via the heartland of whisky.

India’s standing because the world’s largest client of whisky, coupled with its wealthy historical past and various preferences, units the stage for a vibrant whisky tradition. SMAC India, based in 2011, continues to nurture this ardour, participating over 6000 world members. It serves as a trusted house for fanatics to share their love and whisky knowledge.

About SMAC: 

Single Malt Amateurs Membership (SMAC™®), is an unique platform for amateurs, professionals, and connoisseurs of whisky to share their information and keenness for the drink. Based in 2011, SMAC firmly believes that whisky could be loved and appreciated by everybody. With a primarily Indian membership, the membership provides tasting notes and critiques which are related to the Indian palate. SMAC additionally organises whisky excursions, tasting classes, grasp lessons, and something round whisky. Prior to now, SMAC has partnered with revered names within the whisky house equivalent to Paul John, Amrut, Piccadily Agro, VBev, Diageo India, Beam Suntory India, and Glen Grant to carry to life distinctive whisky experiences. Because the whisky tradition in India continues to develop, SMAC is on the coronary heart of this transformation. For extra info, please go to https://smacindia.com/.

SOURCE Single Malt Amateurs Membership (SMAC™®)

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