Paul John Classic Select Cask is an unpeated, cask-strength Indian single malt from John Distilleries in Goa, made from Indian six-row barley and matured in American ex-bourbon barrels. It is bottled at 55.2% ABV without chill filtration.
Goa's tropical climate makes whisky mature far faster than in Scotland, so Paul John's single malts develop rich, deep flavours in a relatively short time. The Classic Select Cask showcases that warmth at full strength, letting the sweet, fruity character of Indian barley and American oak shine without any peat.
The profile is rich and unpeated, with dominant notes of honey, tropical fruit, vanilla and baking spices. Powdery bread flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and stewed apple sit alongside honeycomb, liquorice and caramel, and a clove-studded orange note runs through the palate, before an elegant, long finish of oak and Demerara sugar.
Presented in a green box with the Paul John signature, it is a great introduction to the quality of Indian single malt and an excellent gift for an adventurous whisky drinker. Bottled at full cask strength and without chill filtration, it delivers the whisky exactly as it came from the barrel, with all of its natural texture intact.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Honey, tropical fruit, vanilla and stewed apple.
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Palate: Cinnamon, nutmeg, honeycomb, liquorice, caramel and clove-studded orange.
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Finish: Long and elegant, with oak and Demerara sugar.
Specifications
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Producer: John Distilleries (Paul John)
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Style: Indian Single Malt Whisky, cask strength
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Expression / Batch: Classic Select Cask
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Proof / ABV: 110.4 proof (55.2% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American ex-bourbon barrels
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Region: Goa, India
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
At cask strength, taste it neat first, then add water a little at a time to open up the fruit and spice. It pairs with spiced dishes, apple pie or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul John made?
At John Distilleries in Goa, India.
Is Paul John Classic peated?
No. It is unpeated, made from Indian six-row barley and matured in ex-bourbon barrels.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at cask strength, 55.2% ABV, without chill filtration.
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