Paul John Single Cask 1846 Indian Single Malt Whisky

Cask #1846 was allowed to sit longer than most, and the result is a powerful, uncut whisky from Paul John's award-winning distillery in Goa.

Expert's description

Paul John Single Cask 1846 Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky from a single American ex-bourbon cask, single cask #1846, bottled at cask strength, 60.8%.

The whisky is made from Indian six-row barley and was distilled in 2015. The high strength amplifies every nuance of the cask's influence, giving a complex, full-bodied flavour profile tailored to enthusiasts and collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers toasted oak, creamy vanilla and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

The palate is rich and oily with warm spices and a hint of earth.

Finish

The finish is long and evocative with an exotic sweetness.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 60,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American ex-bourbon cask, single cask #1846
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Select Cask, single cask #1846, distilled 2015
EAN No.: 8904014800873

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Fruity · Spicy · Intense

Investment Potential

Medium – A single cask, cask-strength bottling from the award-winning Paul John distillery. Single cask releases of this type are typically sought after more as they go out of production.

Did you know?

Every bottle from cask #1846 is uniquely characterised, capturing the essence of Goa's tropical climate as well as this particular cask's individual mark.

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Frequently asked questions about Paul John Single Cask 1846 Indian Single Malt Whisky

Is Paul John Single Cask 1846 peated?

No, Paul John Single Cask 1846 is not peated, and its character comes from the cask maturation instead.

Should Paul John Single Cask 1846 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 an American ex-bourbon cask, single cask #1846?

It is the cask type Paul John Single Cask 1846 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 Single Cask 1846 special?

The combination of the Indian climate, selected barley and an American ex-bourbon cask, single cask #1846 creates a flavour profile you will not find in Scotch or Irish whisky.

Is Paul John Single Cask 1846 a good gift?

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