Paul John Brilliance 46% 70cl
70cl
/
46% Vol
A great tasting single malt from Paul John distillery near Goa. This is made using Indian 6-row barley that is grown in the Himalayan foothills. Aged for between 3-5 years in the hot Indian climate where ageing is 3-4 times faster than in Ireland or Scotland.
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Aromas (without water)
A complex amalgam of nougat, spotted dog pudding (sans sultanas!) and orange blossom honey with the vanilla spinning tangled webs just beneath. Honey is captured as the bourbon element expands...; a delicate gristiness ushers in a freshness to the custard tart.
Flavour
The mouth feel exudes star quality with the barley generating all kinds of juicy riches with the light Demerara sugars forming an elegant accompaniment. A coppery spine is soon carrying the barley in varied forms while a gorgeous cocoa sub strata heralds in the spices which buzz the taste buds at will.
Fact Sheet
Distillery
Paul John
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
46%
Country
India
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Gold - Asian Whisky - 2014 - Wizards of Whisky Awards
FAQs
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