Oloroso Select Cask is Paul John's tribute to the dry, nutty sherry style, a whisky where Goa's heat meets the casks of Jerez.

Expert's description

Paul John Oloroso Select Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky is an Indian Single Malt Whisky matured in oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

The oloroso casks add a dry, nutty depth that sets it apart from the sweeter PX casks, and the result is a whisky with a distinct Spanish touch layered over the Indian base character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers sherry fruit, dried fruit peel, dates, walnuts and malt.

Palate

The palate gives blackberry, honey cake, dark chocolate, spiced oak and orange.

Finish

The finish carries notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and redcurrant jelly.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oloroso sherry casks
Edition: Oloroso Select Cask
EAN No.: 8904014803294

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Nutty · Spicy · Rich

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Oloroso sherry is traditionally the driest of the sherry styles, giving Select Cask a different, nuttier character than most PX-matured whiskies.

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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

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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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From a single cask in Goa's warm warehouses comes Single Cask 692, a peated cask-strength whisky that shares its character with no other cask.

Expert's description

Paul John Peated Single Cask 692 Indian Single Malt Whisky is a Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky from a single American ex-bourbon cask, single cask #692, bottled at cask strength, 58.5%.

The whisky is part of Paul John's exclusive Select Cask series and was distilled in 2015. The intense, powerful character is amplified by the cask strength, while the American oak adds vanilla, caramel and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is full-bodied with peat smoke, muscovado and demerara sugar plus spiced cocoa.

Palate

The palate is well-balanced with dark chocolate, spice and an earthy tone.

Finish

The finish is long and silky with exotic fruit and warm spices.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 58,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American ex-bourbon cask, single cask #692
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Select Cask, single cask #692, distilled 2015
EAN No.: 8904014800897

Flavour Profile

Peated · Cask strength · Spicy · Intense

Investment Potential

Medium – A single cask bottling from 2015 in the exclusive Select Cask series. Paul John single cask releases typically go out of the range and become harder to find over time.

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Single Cask 692 is bottled from a single cask with no blending from any other cask, meaning no other whisky in the world tastes quite like this one.

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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.

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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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Experience the best of Penderyn Distillery with this exclusive gift set, featuring three unique single malt whiskies. Perfect for both whisky enthusiasts and those looking to explore the distinctive Welsh whisky tradition.

This set includes:

Penderyn Madeira Cask – Aged in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Madeira casks, resulting in a fruity and lightly spiced character with notes of honey, vanilla, and dried fruit.

Penderyn Sherry Cask – An elegant whisky matured in sherry casks, adding depth and complexity with rich notes of dark berries, spices, and nuts.

Penderyn Peated Edition – A delicately peated whisky with sweet malt tones, soft vanilla, and subtle hints of peat smoke, creating a balanced and pleasant tasting experience.

The perfect gift for whisky lovers or as an introduction to Penderyn's distinctive single malt whisky.

Distillery: Penderyn Distillery
Name: Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky Miniature Selection
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
Country: Wales
Contents: 3x5 cl
ABV: 46%

Penderyn Icons of Wales No 13 Bad Wolf 10 Year Old Single Malt Welsh Whisky 70 cl 46%

Penderyn Icons of Wales No 13 is a special release in the acclaimed Icons of Wales series, where Penderyn pays tribute to significant cultural and historical milestones in Wales. This bottling marks the 10th anniversary of Bad Wolf Studios in Cardiff, one of the country’s most successful film and television studios, and the whisky is therefore naturally 10 years old. It is fully matured in old Tawny Port pipes that previously held port wine for around 60 years, giving it a deep and complex character with pronounced fruit notes and warm spices.

The aroma opens with floral tones such as orange blossom and rose petals, followed by fruitcake, red raisins and fig marmalade. The palate is rich and well‑balanced with dark stewed fruits, lighter fresh fruit notes, toffee, marzipan and a gently bittersweet marmalade profile. The finish is long and elegant with dried apricot, salted caramel and a hint of nutmeg, offering a refined and slightly dry conclusion.

The Bad Wolf release was created in close collaboration between Penderyn and Bad Wolf Studios, where the studio’s team personally selected the casks directly from the distillery’s warehouse. The bottle design was developed by Penderyn’s regular designer Lauren Tutssel and features, for the first time, the iconic wolf in a howling pose as a visual tribute to the studio’s name and identity.

Distillery: Penderyn
Name: Penderyn Icons of Wales No 13 Bad Wolf
Age: 10 years
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
70 cl
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Penderyn Icons of Wales No 14 The Village Single Malt Welsh Whisky 70 cl 46%

Penderyn Icons of Wales No 14 The Village is another notable release in the respected Icons of Wales series, where Penderyn pays tribute to key cultural symbols and stories from Wales. This edition is inspired by the cult classic TV series The Prisoner from 1967, which was filmed in the iconic coastal village of Portmeirion – often referred to as “The Village”. The series is known for its surreal style, strong visual identity and its status as one of the most distinctive television productions in British history. The release is Penderyn’s tribute to both the series and the unique Welsh location that served as its backdrop.

The whisky is matured in a combination of bourbon casks followed by a Madeira finish, a signature style for Penderyn that provides an elegant balance of sweetness, fruit and freshness. The result is a whisky with both depth and lightness, where the distillery’s characteristic clean and fruity profile is allowed to shine.

The aroma offers ripe stone fruits, vanilla, honey and a hint of citrus. On the palate, you’ll find sweet malt, tropical fruits, creamy vanilla and a gentle spicy edge from the cask. The finish is long, soft and fruity with a pleasant warmth and a subtle sweetness from the Madeira cask.

The Village release is created as a tribute to Welsh cultural heritage, television history and Penderyn’s ability to combine tradition with creativity. The bottle design draws clear references to the series’ iconic aesthetic and highlights the connection between whisky, storytelling and place.

Distillery: Penderyn
Name: Penderyn Icons of Wales No 14 The Village
Age: NA
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
70 cl
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Penderyn Icons of Wales No. 12 Copperopolis is a single malt whisky from Wales that celebrates the enormous significance of copper throughout history. Copper was not only a driving force in Welsh mining – it is also an essential material in the copper stills used for whisky production. With Copperopolis, Penderyn marks another chapter in their acclaimed Icons of Wales series, where each release pays tribute to national symbols, inventions, and stories.

This whisky has been matured in casks that previously held sweet red wine, giving it a complex and inviting profile:

Nose: Floral and fruity with notes of peaches, orange peel, cherries, honey, and vanilla.
Palate: Sweet caramel and honey, balanced by dried fruits such as raisins and figs, with a touch of gentle spice.
Finish: Dry oak, sweet citrus, and a hint of cocoa.

Distillery: Penderyn
Name: Icons of Wales No. 12 Copperopolis
Age: NA
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 46%
70 cl.
Other: Matured in casks with Sweet Red Wine Finish

Penderyn Serpents Tears is an exciting single malt whisky from Wales, distilled and matured in the shadow of the mythical Great Orme – “the great serpent.” This first release is lightly peated and pays tribute to both the region’s nature and its ancient legends. On the nose, you’ll find autumn leaves, ripe fruits, and a hint of toasted bread, while the palate reveals soft peat smoke, vanilla cream, baked apples, and spicy notes. The finish is warm, rounded, and filled with sweet smoke. A whisky full of character, balancing perfectly between adventure and tradition.

Name: Penderyn
Name: Serpent's Tears First Release
Age: NA
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 41%
70 cl.
Other: Lightly Peated Whisky from Wales

Penelope Architect Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 52%

Penelope Architect is a modern and innovative bourbon that combines classic American craftsmanship with a touch of French finesse. This release is part of Penelope’s experimental Architect series, where the focus is on building flavor profiles with precision and depth, much like an architect designing a structure. The whiskey is based on Penelope’s four‑grain recipe of corn, wheat, rye and malted barley, and it is aged for at least four years in new American oak barrels before receiving an additional finish with French oak staves from Tonnellerie Radoux.

What sets Penelope Architect apart is the use of OakScan technology, which makes it possible to select staves with specific aromatic characteristics. The result is a bourbon with a complex and layered flavor profile, where classic vanilla and caramel meet floral notes, light toast and a refined, spicy finish. At 52 percent ABV, the whiskey delivers both intensity and elegance, presenting itself as a balanced and well‑composed dram that appeals to both enthusiasts and newcomers.

The flavor opens with creamy sweetness and notes of baked grain, followed by hints of honey, light citrus and a subtle spicy edge from the rye. The finish is long and warm with tones of toasted oak, vanilla cream and a touch of white pepper. The French oak adds a distinctive texture and aromatic depth that sets the Architect series apart from Penelope’s other expressions. This is a bourbon that can be enjoyed neat or with a drop of water, and it also performs beautifully in cocktails where its structure and complexity can shine.

Distillery: Penelope Bourbon
Name: Penelope Architect
Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alcohol: 52%
70 cl
Other: 104 Proof
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Penelope Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 57%
Penelope Four Grain – Batch #20

Penelope Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey, batch 20, is a powerful and characterful expression that showcases Penelope’s four‑grain philosophy in its most intense form. This bourbon is crafted from a blend of corn, wheat, rye and malted barley, creating a naturally complex and layered flavor profile. In the Barrel Strength edition, the whiskey is bottled straight from the barrel without dilution, resulting in a robust 57% ABV and a tasting experience with maximum depth and authenticity.

After aging in new American oak barrels, the whiskey develops a rich aroma of vanilla, caramel and toasted oak, complemented by fruity undertones and a distinct grain‑driven sweetness. The high proof amplifies both the softness of the wheat and the spice from the rye, while the malted barley contributes a smooth, rounded finish. The flavor unfolds in layers of brown sugar, baked cornbread, gentle spice, honey and a warm, lingering aftertaste with hints of cinnamon and charred wood.

Batch 20 is a small, carefully selected release where each component of the four‑grain blend is allowed to shine clearly. It is a bourbon that appeals to collectors and enthusiasts seeking an intense, unfiltered and genuinely expressive whiskey experience. It performs beautifully neat, but a few drops of water can open up even more nuance in the glass.

A powerful, deep and harmonious bourbon that demonstrates just how much character Penelope can deliver when their four‑grain DNA is presented pure and undiluted.

Distillery: Penelope Bourbon
Name: Penelope Barrel Strength
Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alcohol: 57%
70 cl
Other: 114 Proof
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Penelope Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 47.5%

Penelope Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey showcases the softer and more elegant side of Penelope’s four‑grain philosophy. In this expression, the rye has been removed from the recipe and replaced with wheat, creating a noticeably rounder, sweeter and creamier bourbon profile. The result is a whiskey that maintains Penelope’s modern lightness while delivering a deep and harmonious flavor experience that both new and seasoned bourbon enthusiasts will appreciate.

The whiskey is aged in new American oak barrels, where it develops warm notes of vanilla, caramel and baked grain. The wheat contributes a silky mouthfeel and a natural sweetness that blends with subtle hints of honey, gentle spice and toasted oak. At 47.5% ABV, it offers an excellent balance of intensity and drinkability, allowing the flavors to shine without becoming heavy or overwhelming.

Penelope Wheated is an ideal choice for those who enjoy wheated bourbons like Weller or Maker’s Mark but want a more modern and lifted expression. It performs beautifully neat, but also opens up nicely with a drop of water or in a classic cocktail where its soft sweetness can truly stand out.

A harmonious, rounded and welcoming bourbon that demonstrates just how elegant a wheated whiskey can be when crafted with care and precision.

Distillery: Penelope Bourbon
Name: Penelope Wheated Four Grain
Age: NA
Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Alcohol: 47.5%
70 cl
Other: 95 Proof
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Poli 5 Years Old Conclave Pure Malt Whisky Italy 70 cl 46%

Poli Conclave is a single malt whisky made from 100% barley and double-distilled in traditional copper stills. It is aged in wooden casks, which may include oak barrels or casks previously used for wine or spirits, adding a complex and refined flavor profile.

This whisky is crafted with a blend of Italian tradition and a passion for creating a whisky that competes with classic Scottish and Irish whiskies. It is an exciting choice for both whisky enthusiasts and collectors looking for something unique. Find more whisky varieties here.

Producer: Jacopo Poli
Name: Conclave
Country: Italy
Age: 5 years
Type: Pure Malt Whisky
Alcohol Content: 46%
Size: 70 cl

Port Askaig 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50.5%

Port Askaig 15 Years Old is a limited edition single malt whisky from Islay – and as always with Port Askaig, the name of the actual distillery remains a secret. We do know, however, that the whisky comes from the north coast, which strongly suggests either Caol Ila or Bunnahabhain… part of the brand’s charm and mystery.

This release is composed of 30 casks, all traditional refill hogsheads, and it is bottled at 50.5% without chill‑filtration and with no added colour. The result is a whisky with natural character, depth and a clean, unadulterated Islay profile.

Colour: Golden.
Nose: Elegant combination of vanilla pods, sea breeze, oregano and subtle BBQ smoke.
Palate: Salty and lightly smoky with citrus notes, tobacco, brown sugar and a long, lingering finish.

A beautifully balanced Islay whisky where smoke, sweetness and maritime notes come together in a mature and nuanced expression. Perfect for the experienced Islay drinker, but also an excellent introduction to more complex smoky styles.

Distillery: Port Askaig
Bottler: Speciality Drinks Ltd. / Elixir Distillers
Name: 15 Years
Age: Fifteen years old
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Alcohol: 50.5%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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