Diageo India launches second edition of United’s Epitome Reserve Whisky

Diageo India has launched the second edition of United’s Epitome Reserve whisky – a limited-edition Peated Single Malt with just 3,600 numbered bottles, signed by the Master Blender Mahesh Patil. Diageo India's inventive attempts to broaden its foray into the artisanal craft spirit industry have been spurred by the increased demand for the debutant Epitome Reserve.

The whisky embodies the grandiose of the Himalayan Foothills and northern plains, and the beauty of the Mandovi river. This whisky is created using seven inimitable steps. Only select Indian six-row barley, that travel from the Himalayan foothills to Goa, go into the making of Epitome Reserve Peated Single Malt whisky. The liquid is exclusively finished in cabernet sauvignon casks. This adds a vibrant and lively flavour, reminiscent of mint, plum, mulberry, and cherry flavours to the liquid, which is enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with a dash of water.

The whisky comes in an elegant package with subtle hues of scarlet and maroon and is meant to be a collectible and a souvenir. Both the packaging as well as the liquid are a nod to the “rooted and risen” and celebrate the longevity of a banyan tree. 

“The Epitome Reserve packaging articulates the rooted and risen tenets to the core. The new design brings to life a very earthy and authentic expression of packaging. The banyan tree continues to remain our key anchor, but under the tree you find layer upon layer of intricate shades, structures and textures,” said Shweta Jain, Chief Business Development Officer,