Whiskies of royal Rajasthan that few know about (original) (raw)

Rajasthan’s tradition of flavoured whiskies, brewed by the royal families themselves, largely lies forgotten

It’s a full moon night in the village of Chauth Ka Barwara, named after a grove of banyans from ancient times, off Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan). A folk music performance is on in the courtyard of the Fort Barwara, a restored 15th century structure, now a sprawling heritage hotel, built by cousins of Amer’s ruling dynasty in pre-independent India.