Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 Indian Single Malt Whisky

Peated Select Cask is where Paul John's smoky style meets cask strength, a whisky that is not afraid to show its teeth.

Expert's description

Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength, 55.5%.

The high alcohol strength gives the whisky a fantastic fullness, where the sweetness of demerara sugar settles first before the peated malt kicks in and creates a perfect balance.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is smoky with a hint of demerara sugar.

Palate

The palate offers peated malt in balance with sweetness from the demerara sugar.

Finish

The finish carries a hint of spice from tobacco and cocoa.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 55,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Bourbon casks
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Peated Select Cask 2020
EAN No.: 8904014800811

Flavour Profile

Peated · Cask strength · Spicy · Intense

Did you know?

Paul John's Select Cask series is bottled without chill filtration and without added colour, so every bottle shows the whisky's natural expression straight from the cask.

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Frequently asked questions about Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 Indian Single Malt Whisky

Is Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 peated?

Yes, Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 carries a clear smoky character from peated barley.

Should Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 be served neat or with ice?

A single ice cube softens the heat from the high alcohol strength and opens up the flavour, though the whisky can also be enjoyed neat in a tulip glass.

What is bourbon casks?

It is the cask type Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 is matured in, leaving a clear mark on both colour and flavour.

Where does Paul John whisky come from?

Paul John is produced in India, where the tropical climate pushes the whisky through the cask quickly, giving it a mature character in just a few years.

What makes Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 special?

The combination of the Indian climate, selected barley and bourbon casks creates a flavour profile you will not find in Scotch or Irish whisky.

Is Paul John Peated Select Cask 2020 a good gift?

Yes, it combines Paul John's acclaimed style with a story about Indian whisky, making it a safe gift choice.