After Dark Whisky is a brand of Indian grain whisky distilled and sold under the Radico Khaitan brand name. It is one of the few brands of Indian whisky that is made up of 100% grain whiskies.
It is one of the few whisky brands under the Radico Khaitan umbrella, and is one of their most recently launched products.
History
Radico Khaitan was established as Rampur Distilleries in 1943, but dealt exclusively in producing and supplying neutral spirits to other alcoholic beverages brands in India such as Mohan Meakin, United Spirits and Shaw Wallace.
Radico Khaitan is one of the strongest local players in the alcoholic beverages segment of the Indian market with a number of spirits brands in their portfolio including whisky brands such as 8 PM, Rampur Single Malt, Crown Whisky, Radico Gold, Whytehall Honey among others.
After Dark is a 100% grain based whisky that was rolled out by Radico Khaitan in 2011 all over the country after observing positive results from test marketing. It is manufactured at the company’s Rampur Distillery based in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Making Process
After Dark fine grain whisky is one of the few Indian whisky brands with a 100% grain whisky content with no neutral molasses based spirit, or malt whisky content.
Alcohol Percentage
After Dark Whisky carries an alcohol percentage of 42.8% ABV, the standard permissible limit for all spirit based beverages in India.
Awards
After Dark fine grain whisky has won two Silver medals at the Monde Selection in 2011 and 2013.
After Dark Whisky Price
After Dark Whisky price in India can vary from state to state due to the difference in regional excise rules. However, After Dark whisky is considered a budget whisky brand often falling in the ₹500 to ₹750 price range. You can check the exact After Dark whisky price online through the excise department website for your region where monthly liquor rate lists are published by states and union territories.
After Dark Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose
Clean, with floral aromas and hints of musk.
Finish
Medium with a subtle spicy and musky aftertaste.
Palate
Intense, sweet with floral undertones followed by honey and some spiciness.