Welcome to day 2. Let us dive into this tasty offering from one of India’s most prominent distilleries. Today we have a great peated offering from them git it a try maybe you find a new favourite distillery
Story
John Distilleries was founded by Paul John in 1992, when they began producing a number of spirits, including Indian molasses ‘whisky’. One of their most well-known products, Original Choice, continues to be extremely popular to this day, selling 10 million cases annually.
John would go on to set up a traditional pot-still distillery in Goa with the intention of producing a top quality Indian single malt whisky. The first of these whiskies were released in 2012, under the name Paul John Single Malt. The range has continued to grow, and so has their trophy cabinet, with their expressions receiving awards from the World Whisky Masters and Wizards of Whisky, as well as high praise from Jim Murray.
Their splendid selection includes both unpeated and peated single malts, most of which are matured in ex-bourbon casks, though there have been a smattering of Sherry cask releases over the years. The angels are rather greedy when it comes to Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky, because India is, y’know, a bit hotter than Scotland, meaning there’s more evaporation from the casks, but it also shows well at a younger age.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Walnut, barley sugar sweets and classic earthy peat notes. A touch of salt.
Palate: More BBQ smoke, more sugar, more slightly damp earthy notes. Hints of tropical fruit and spice.
Finish: Bitter orange peels on the finish.
Purchase Links
Can be purchased from The Strath