Radico Khaitan has announced the release of its Rampur 1943 Virasat Indian single malt, carrying forward the soul of Rampur Distillery, an institution with a legacy since 1943.

This single malt is made from carefully selected six-row Indian barley, known for its bold flavour and malty richness. Distilled in newly designed pot stills with intelligent refinements, the whisky retains Rampur’s signature DNA while evolving a refined and contemporary identity.

The spirit is first matured in American bourbon barrels and then finished in Ruby port pipes, yielding layers of complexity shaped by Rampur’s dramatic north Indian climate, from 45°C summers to 2°C winters, accelerating maturation and imparting unmatched depth.

Rampur 1943 Virasat matures in carefully selected casks that cradle the liquid as the Indian seasons weave their magic: the monsoons temper, the scorching summers deepen, and the crisp winters refine. Each passing year adds another dimension, enriching the whiskey and honouring the legacy it represents.

This single malt opens with sweet vanilla, caramel and toasted oak, followed by malty richness and tropical fruits, before culminating in red berries, stewed fruits, silky spice and lingering, elegant sweetness from its Ruby port pipe finish.

Priced between ₹3,500 and ₹4,500 per bottle (750 ml at 42.8% ABV), this single malt will be first rolled out in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi before expanding nationwide.