Tasting Notes

This young Goan malt belies its years in cask, shaped by Scottish-sourced peat, Indian-grown barley, and rapid tropical maturation. Confident and richly expressive, it will feel comfortably familiar to lovers of Scotland's smoky malts. A bellowing arrival of peat smoke rolls in first, wrapped around sweet malt and warming honey. Vanilla pods and baking spices follow, while flashes of green apple and marmalade brighten the edges. Beneath the smoke, hints of tropical fruit emerge, atop buttery shortbread. The finish lingers with ashy peat, vibrant fruit, and a final return of sweet honey.

Distillery Information

Situated on the tropical shores of Goa, on the west coast of lndia, Paul John is part of a small but growing group of quality focused Indian whisky distillers. Using exclusively 6-row barley grown in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains and Scottish peat, Paul John takes inspiration from the great Scots’ tradition but adds the vibrant Indian character.