Nagaland is one of the largest producers of maize in India. Let us tell you that here maize crop is in second place after rice. Many products related to maize are made here, which also includes making whiskey. It may seem strange to hear this, but here whiskey is actually made from corn. Today we will tell you how whiskey is made from maize in Nagaland.
Liquor is made from grains
According to a report of Moneycontrol, Vicky runs a few Radiant Manufacturers. Which is one of the largest distilleries in the North-East. According to the information, Vicky Chand had made a small start with a liquor shop in Dimapur in the 1970s. Today they have a distillery in Khatkhati, Karbi Anglong, which produces over 50,000 liters of spirit from grains per day. He has two bottling plants in the state. Let us tell you that this distillery is only a short distance from Assam’s border with Nagaland.
Corn Whiskey
Vicky Chand launched Castle Hill Dark Knight in Assam in late 2019. Did. This whiskey was made from 100 percent corn. But then due to the arrival of Covid, they did not take it to other states. But according to the information, their corn whiskey will be available in Maharashtra and Goa by the middle of this year. However, currently this whiskey is available only in Assam.
Corn whiskey has been made in America for 300 years.
Americans have been making corn whiskey for more than 300 years. Making. Let us tell you that in America, 100 percent corn whiskey like Balcon’s Baby Blue as well as high corn bourbon will also be available. The legal definition of corn whiskey in the United States is a spirit consisting of a fermented mash with at least 80 percent corn.
The Northeast’s best-selling whiskey
In 2013 the distillery introduced Castle Hill Rare Reserve Whiskey. Which was a blend of fresh spirits produced on site and Scotch malt from Scotland. After this, they launched Castle Hill Dark Knight 2 and Castle Hill Dark Knight 4 in 2019 and 2021, after maturing grains made from corn and broken rice. According to the information, Castle Hills Dark Knight is the best selling whiskey of North-East. Let us tell you that the price of two year old Castle Hills Dark Knight is Rs 1200 and that of four year old is Rs 1550.
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