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Amrut Distilleries

DistillingBengaluru, India

Amrut Distilleries is a Bengaluru distiller founded in 1948 and the maker of Amrut, the first Indian single malt whisky, launched in 2004. Its whiskies are exported to more than 50 countries and have been widely recognised internationally, giving Indian single malt credibility in a category long dominated by Scotland and Japan. Its chief operating officer and master distiller, Ashok Chokalingam, developed Brightside Craft Whiskey with Marmalade and is an investor in the company.

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Exclusive: Marmalade Raises ₹6 Crore Selling Whiskey Where It Keeps ₹358 of a ₹1,750 Bottle
9 SEPT 2026 · 7 MIN READ

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What is Amrut Distilleries?

Amrut Distilleries is a Bengaluru distiller founded in 1948 and the maker of Amrut, the first Indian single malt whisky, launched in 2004. Its whiskies are exported to more than 50 countries and have been widely recognised internationally, giving Indian single malt credibility in a category long dominated by Scotland and Japan. Its chief operating officer and master distiller, Ashok Chokalingam, developed Brightside Craft Whiskey with Marmalade and is an investor in the company.

Who founded Amrut Distilleries?

Amrut Distilleries is associated with Ashok Chokalingam.

What is the latest news on Amrut Distilleries?

The most recent StartupFox coverage is “Exclusive: Marmalade Raises ₹6 Crore Selling Whiskey Where It Keeps ₹358 of a ₹1,750 Bottle” (9 September 2026). All stories are listed on this page.