About Us
From the sultry coast of Goa, the Paul John Single Malts are made from carefully chosen indigenous ingredients - barley, water and yeast - that together create a radiance of a different kind. Goa's tropical clime offers the ideal temperature and ambience for the whisky to mature to perfection.
A culmination of the graceful union of art with science, the Paul John Indian Single Malts are made from a vigilantly watched process from the mashing of grains, fermentation, distillation, maturation, vatting and finally bottling. Paul John Indian Single Malt is non chill-filtered and there are no additives.
Discover The Great Indian Single Malt
The journey to create the most sumptuous whisky leads to a family of 7 core expressions.
Paul John NIRVANA - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 40% | 75 CL | Unpeated | Chill-filtered
Created for those who seek greater heights and who enjoy creating their own paths, Nirvana is especially for those who discover happiness in their purpose of being.
Tasting NotesNose: An attractive honeycombed bourbon with luscious fruitcake, with a light whiff of enticing caramel pudding.
Taste: A delightful soft honey with a slight salt-edged barley; an excellent mouthfeel with honeycomb sweetness.
Finish: Immensely long, and richly flavoured with dissolving honey, barley, and succulent vanilla.
Balance: A joyous barley plays intricately with high quality oak, that offers a dash of true goan pleasure!!!
Paul John BRILLIANCE - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 46% | 75 CL | Unpeated | Non Chill-filtered
Sparkling copper, Demerara sugar, honey-like smoothness and crunchy bar-like crispiness make Paul John BRILLIANCE a must-try.
Tasting NotesColour: Sparkling copper.
Nose: Sweet notes touched with a gentle whiff of spice.
Palate: A honey-like smoothness with rare, cocoa flavoured crispiness.
Finish: A deep woody finish of American oak blended with creamy tones of intense vanilla.
Paul John BOLD - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 46% | 75 CL | Peated | Non Chill-filtered
Liquid gold with a tinch of copper, the slightest whiff of smoke, a dizzy array of Manuka honey and a wave of dry molasses makes Paul John BOLD a truly special dram.
Tasting NotesColour: Liquid gold.
Nose: Dizzying aromas of honey, spice and a bourbon liquorice override the initial smoke.
Palate: Oak tinged honey lead to a hefty spice and a cloudy smoke with hints of peaty soot.
Finish: Smoked mocha riding on delicate intricate spices enhance the delicious finish of this weighty whisky.
Paul John CLASSIC SELECT CASK - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 55.2% | 75 CL | Unpeated | Non Chill-filtered
Explore tropical Goa in every sip of the SELECT CASK CLASSIC. The lush freshness of this Single Malt envelops you from the very beginning. To give you this experience, we've matured it in selectively chosen cask profiles and bottled it without chill filtration, at cask strength.
Tasting NotesColour: Rich amber.
Nose: Delicate whiff of tannins meshed with the soft sizzle of lightly salted bacon and deftly touched with citrus.
Palate: The malted barley rises early, carried on flavours of honeyed bourbon liquorice complimented with a touch of toasted honeycomb.
Finish: Juicy soft Demerara tones ensure the elegant finish of a rare and irresistible non chill-filtered Indian Single Malt.
Paul John PEATED SELECT CASK - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 55.5% | 75 CL | Peated | Non Chill-filtered
Paul John PEATED SELECT CASK astonishes even a seasoned whisky aficionado with the unexpected flavours balance each other, offering the perfect tipple. It is a wholesome Goan experience, packed into every sip.
Tasting NotesColour: Golden mahogany.
Nose: Earthy wafts of light peat.
Palate: Layered nuances of crisp sugars cushioned with a light smoke, an excellent spice and a Dominican-style cocoa.
Finish: Indulge in the mystic, as this alluring whisky finishes with a surprisingly tart, almost marmalade edge.
Paul John Oloroso SELECT CASK - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 48% | 75 CL | Finished in Oloroso Casks | Non Chill-filtered
A special edition of Indian single malt from the sunny Goan coasts, the Oloroso is an explosion of incredible flavours.
Tasting NotesColour: Deep hues of mahogany.
Nose: An aromatic tapestry of sherry influenced fragrances of peach, apricot, and liquorice with a light note of molasses and blood orange.
Palate: Soft and rich with lots of chocolate-coated nuts, ripe plum and Melton Hunt cake.
Finish: Long, intense and sweet with delicious heavy spices imbibed from the Oloroso casks and melded with a dash of coffee mocha and sumptuous dark chocolate.
Paul John PX SELECT CASK - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 48% | 75 CL | Finished in PX Cask| Non Chill-filtered
Hailing from the tropical shores of Goa, this exotic Indian single malt, in rich shades of dark copper, has complex aromas of fig and apricot with a rare hint of banana.
Tasting NotesColour: Rich shades of dark copper.
Nose: Complex aromas of fig and apricot with a rare hint of banana.
Palate: Tremendous flavours of sweet barley with creamy butterscotch, dry fruits and a profuse Christmas cake.
Finish: Long and exquisite, with delectable chocolate fudge, delicate orange peel and hints of exotic wine-drenched nuts.
Much of the intrinsic characteristics of the Paul John PX owes allegiance to the famed intensely sweet and dark Spanish dessert sherry, having been gloriously finished in handpicked Pedro Ximénez casks.
Kanya by Paul John - Zodiac Series- Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 50% | 75 CL | Unpeated | Non Chill-filtered
Ruled by Mercury and symbolised by the virgin, Kanya is the dignified Indian counterpart of the highly appealing Virgo, the sixth zodiac sign of the universe. With its earthy, feminine sensuousness, this deep amber expression personifies the intrinsic characteristics of the Kanya.
Matured for 7 years in American white oak casks, its delectable aromas of citrusy spice and tropical fruit lures you to savour its creamy, butterscotch sweetness. With rare complexities and an exquisitely balanced dryness, Kanya, in all its luscious allure, is perhaps one of the softest Indian whiskies ever to be bottled.
MITHUNA by Paul John - Zodiac Series - Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV 58% | 75 CL | Unpeated | Non Chill-filtered
MITHUNA by Paul John, of the Paul John Zodiac series, is named after the Indian counterpart of the 3rd Zodiac sign Gemini. Matured in American virgin oak casks and finished in ex-bourbon casks.
Tasting NotesNose: Deep, sophisticated aromas of liquorice with gentle beeswax lead to a soft, luxuriant delivery of ulmo honey on crisp toast, with hints of dark chocolate and tender notes of vanilla.
Palate: Chewy flavours of coffee mocha, orange peel and delicate spice float on active tannins while gentle oils enjoy gists of underlying dark cocoa tones.
Finish: Gratifyingly long and ultra-complex with multi-toned intense sugars and varied delicate honeys.
Paul John XO - Indian Premium Grape Brandy
ABV 46% | 75 CL | INDIAN PREMIUM GRAPE BRANDY
Made from the famed Ugni Blanc and the rich Bangalore purple grape, the brandy is matured in specially selected medium toasted new French limousine oak barrels.
Tasting NotesColour: Deep golden amber.
Nose: Sweetly honeyed aromas, deliciously resonating with fresh fig, apricot, strawberry liquorice, orange zest and a touch of herbs that brilliantly sets off the light butterscotch.
Palate: Sweet cranberry and succulent run raisin and delight in the beautifully balanced yet delectable complex flavours.
Finish: Lengthy finish, intricately meshed with tremendous notes of sweet oak and an alluring natural caramel.
CHRISTMAS EDITION 2022 INDIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY
ABV 46%
Crafted from malts finished in ex-bourbon, brandy and peated Oloroso casks, the chestnut-hued Paul John Christmas Edition 2022 from the exotic shores of Goa, offers rich aromas of sweet oak, dry spice and baked apples and peaches, enhanced with dark chocolate. Soft flavours of mellow peat, orange dark chocolate and a light peppery spice laced with delicious plum cake and butterscotch lead to a deep, creamy, and lingering finish of a profuse hazelnut.
The 5th Edition of the limited Christmas Edition series from the award-winning Paul John Indian Single Malt, this rare malt presents the delightful magic of Christmas!
Tasting NotesColour: Rich chestnut
Nose: Rich aromas of sweet oak, dry spice, baked apples and peaches, enhanced with dark chocolate.
Palate: Soft and sweet flavours of mellow peat, orange dark chocolate, and a light peppery spice laced with delicious plum cake and butterscotch.
Finish: Deep, creamy and lingering with a profuse hazelnut laced with dark chocolate.
Our Distillery
Age old culture, lush tropical mangroves with glorious beaches, delectable cuisines and kind hospitality, Goa always has an extraordinary enchantment in its air. That's probably why Goa is not just a place but a whole experience. And that's why Goa is home to our Single Malts.
Set by the west coast of India, Goa is steeped in history. With its rich colonial heritage, white sand beaches, gurgling backwaters, pleasantly charming people and an atmosphere of general cheer, Goa is not a place to be rushed. Much like a good Single Malt. That's why we chose this beautiful tropical coast to craft our Single Malts. The many characteristics of Goa are captured in each of our creations. Moreover, the tropical clime and humidity truly help mature the whiskies faster, giving them their own, signature character. Water is one of the most important ingredients in the making of whisky and the pure underground table of water in Goa, along with rain-fed water sources and water flowing through the Western Ghats that are naturally filtered through the Goan wetlands, ensure the quality of our whiskies, with its perfect balance of minerals.
Paul John Single Malt is a unique combination of Indian 6-row barley, water from the Western Ghats, new-age technologies and passion. Distilled and matured in Goa, the high angel share here of 8 - 10 % per annum which accelerates the maturation of the whisky tremendously. The liquid is matured in carefully selected charred American white oak barrels, which are stored in two different warehouses, giving the whisky its own character and each cask its own flavour.
Our Master Distiller Michael D'Souza
Perfecting the art of creating fine single malts is the passion of a true master.
Michael Dsouza, the Master Distiller of the award-winning Paul John Indian Single Malts, started his career at the age of 21 years. Always having been fascinated with the making of alcohol, especially whisky, he chose to pursue a career in the alcohol industry soon after completing his education. The ride has been great over the years, and his passion bore fruit when he became a whisky maker in 2009.
Michael constantly strives to ensure that the rare and exquisite character of every expression he creates, is revealed. Embodied with excellent skills, craft and tremendous passion, Michael was recognized as the 'Master Distiller/Master Blender of the year 2017' at the Icons of Whisky India Awards.
Keeping in mind the symbolic relationship between each and every whisky, the master produces the liquid of life which is perfect to its last dram.