Classic select cask indian single malt whisky

Classic Select Cask

CLASSIC SELECT CASK INDIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY

#PaulJohnClassicSelectCask

ABV 55.2%

Explore tropical Goa in every sip of the Classic Select Cask. 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. Relish the tropical rush, Goan style.

Nose:

Fruity, malty aromas are intertwined with honey. A hint of bourbon teases your senses.

Palate:

With the very first sip, flavours of malted barley greet you. A heady mix of bourbon and manuka honey-liquorice makes for an attractive spine. And while you relish this experience, the unexpected flavour of toasted honeycomb takes you by surprise.

Finish:

This Single Malt has an absolutely elegant finish, with juicy Demerara tones ensuring a soft, friendly finish.

Colour:

Rich Amber.

Pairing:

The spices from the oak and the mellowness of this elegant Indian classic are a perfect match for smoked salmon, ham or a sinful chocolate soufflé.

TASTING NOTES BY PAUL P JOHN AND MICHAEL D'SOUZA

IMPRESSION

An essay in complexity: softly sizzling lightly salted bacon mingles easily with tannins. The barley, offering the vaguest hint of grist, is almost in pastel, so delicate is it, with the deftest touch of citrus and moist syrup cake..

Jim Murray, Whisky Bible.

The Classic Select Cask is a pure adrenaline rush of taste with a wonderful transition of flavours..

Whisky Buzz, Canada.
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Classic select cask indian single malt whisky

Classic Select Cask

Paul John Classic Select Cask

One of the most unique and vibrant whiskeys I've ever tasted. While it burns hot, it is simply bursting with a variety of bold and intriguing flavor.

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Paul John is a great “Speyside style” tasting Scotch

Yes Paul John is a great “Speyside style” tasting Scotch and yes it's from India? I picked this up at a tasting last summer in Birmingham, UK. Only one issue ... if only there was better distribution in the US. #cheers #pauljohn #pauljohnwhisky #scotch #singlemalt #whiskey #scotchwhisky #whiskeyporn #whisky #maltwhisky #scotchneat #speyside

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Display a unique character

Paul John Single Malts are classic yet display a unique (Indian) character. Typically spicy with wonderful aromas of toffee, exotic spices, burnt orange and biscuit, they make for a great dram!

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This is a whisky that glistens and shimmers in both looks and in taste

I don't know what my preconceptions were, but at a higher ABV, I think I expected this to be difficult to drink and fiery. Instead it is almost criminally easy to drink. There is a creamy, mellow quality to it that remind me of the better Irish pot stills that I have had the pleasure to drink. However there is a “different” quality to it, which comes from the silky sweetness. This is a whisky that glistens and shimmers in both looks and in taste.

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DIVINE Paul John Classic Select Cask

The yumminess from the nose translates onto the palate. It is a beautiful, full bodied dram. Even at the 55.2% ABV, you don't taste any alcohol and I could easily finish the glass without water.

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Indian whisky is on the rise, Just so charming and irresistible

Paul John Single Malt Classic (Un Peated) an essay in complexity: softly sizzling lightly salted bacon mingles easily with tannins.

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The Classic Select Cask is a pure adrenaline rush of taste

Masters of hot-tempered climate whisky work at an accelerated pace. A whisky that is not ready one day might rapidly evolve in only a few days due to the hot climate.

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PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS WON BY CLASSIC

Fruity, malty aromas with a twist of bourbon and manuka honey-liquorice, is what the Classic Single Malt whisky allures people to. The Classic Single Malt Whisky, with an ABV of 55.2% has been bequeathed with the World Whisky Award: Best Indian Single Cask and Single Malt, the Liquid Gold Award by Jim Murray and the Spirit Business Gold Award are just laurels to be named.

Paul John Classic Select Cask - 93.40 points

Paul John Classic Select Cask - 93.40 points

Issued by International Whisky Competition 2024

Paul John has triumphed at the International Whisky Competition 2024, securing the prestigious win! The Paul John Classic Select Cask achieved an exceptional rating of 93.40 and honoured as the Best Single Malt in the Indian Whisky category.

Paul John Classic Select Cask - 93.40 points

Issued by International Whisky Competition 2024

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Classic Gold

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Classic Gold

Issued by John Barleycorn Awards USA 2024

Paul John CLASSIC won gold award at the John Barleycorn Awards USA 2024. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our dedication to excellence

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Classic Gold

Issued by John Barleycorn Awards USA 2024

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Classic Gold

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Classic Gold

Issued by New York International Spirits Competitions USA 2024

Paul John Select Cask Classic secured a Gold at the New York International Spirits Competitions USA 2024.

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Classic Gold

Issued by New York International Spirits Competitions USA 2024

WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2021- CLASSIC

WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2021- CLASSIC

Issued by The WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2021 on May 01, 2021

The year 2021 has taken off in style for us at Paul John Whisky with our sublime & elegant CLASSIC Select Cask winning the Gold in the Indian Single Malt Category at the World Whisky Awards 2021!

WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2021- CLASSIC

Issued by The WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2021 on May 01, 2021

Whiskies of the World 2020 - Gold - Select Cask Classic

Whiskies of the World 2020 - Gold - Select Cask Classic

Issued by The Whiskies of the World 2020 on Dec 01, 2020

The results of Whiskies of the World 2020 are out and Paul John Select Cask - Classic has bagged a GOLD medal. Cheers to a great start to the season.

Whiskies of the World 2020 - Gold - Select Cask Classic

Issued by The Whiskies of the World 2020 on Dec 01, 2020

World Whisky Awards 2020 Gold - Classic Select Cask

World Whisky Awards 2020 Gold - Classic Select Cask

Issued by The World Whisky Award 2020 on Feb 07, 2020

The year 2020 has taken off in style for us at Paul John Whisky with our sublime & elegant CLASSIC Select Cask winning the Gold in the Indian Single Malt Category at the World Whisky Awards 2020!

World Whisky Awards 2020 Gold - Classic Select Cask

Issued by The World Whisky Award 2020 on Feb 07, 2020

Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 - Best Asian Whisky and Best Single Malt

Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 - Best Asian Whisky and Best Single Malt

Issued by The Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 on Jun 19, 2019

The Great Indian Single Malt - Paul John CLASSIC Strikes Best Asian Whisky and Best Single Malt Awards at Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019.

Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 - Best Asian Whisky and Best Single Malt

Issued by The Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 on Jun 19, 2019

Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 - 2 Double Gold Award

Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 - 2 Double Gold Award

Issued by The Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 on Jun 19, 2019

The Great Indian Single Malt - Paul John CLASSIC and BOLD Strike 2 Double Gold Awards at Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019.

Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 - 2 Double Gold Award

Issued by The Singapore World Spirits Competition 2019 on Jun 19, 2019

Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition 2019- Silver Award

Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition 2019- Silver Award

Issued by The Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition on Apr 12, 2019

Paul John CLASSIC and EDITED expressions have won Silver award at the Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition, Japan.

Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition 2019- Silver Award

Issued by The Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition on Apr 12, 2019

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 - Finalist Awards

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 - Finalist Awards

Issued by The Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 on Apr 03, 2018

Paul John BRILLIANCE and CLASSIC Select Cask are proud FINALISTS at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018, New York, USA! With 92 points & “Excellent & Highly Recommended" let's raise a CLASSIC dram to our BRILLIANCE!

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 - Finalist Awards

Issued by The Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 on Apr 03, 2018

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Award - EDITED and CLASSIC

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Award - EDITED and CLASSIC

Issued by The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, USA on May 11, 2018

Paul John EDITED and CLASSIC Select Cask won GOLD award in San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Award - EDITED and CLASSIC

Issued by The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, USA on May 11, 2018

Drinks International 2019 Awards - Top 10 Best Selling Brands & Top 10 Trending Brands

Drinks International 2019 Awards - Top 10 Best Selling Brands & Top 10 Trending Brands

Issued by The Drinks International on Jan 17, 2019

A great moment for The Great Indian Single Malt! Paul John Whisky is proud to be part of Top 10 Best Selling Brands & Top 10 Trending Brands in the World Whisky Category published by Drinks International 2019 Magazine. Big thanks to all our patrons across the globe for all the love and support!

Drinks International 2019 Awards - Top 10 Best Selling Brands & Top 10 Trending Brands

Issued by The Drinks International on Jan 17, 2019

Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards - Double Gold

Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards - Double Gold

Issued by The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards on Oct 09, 2018

Paul John CLASSIC Select Cask and EDITED won Double Gold at the esteemed Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, South Africa.

Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards - Double Gold

Issued by The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards on Oct 09, 2018

World Whisky Masters 2018 - Silver Medal

World Whisky Masters 2018 - Silver Medal

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Jul 24, 2018

Paul John Whisky sweeps the board at The Spirits Business for the 6th consecutive year! Our BRILLIANCE, BOLD and CLASSIC Select Cask won Silvers in the Single Malt Super Premium and Premium Categories of the World Whisky Masters 2018.

World Whisky Masters 2018 - Silver Medal

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Jul 24, 2018

International Wine & Spirit Competition IWSC 2018 - Silver Award

International Wine & Spirit Competition IWSC 2018 - Silver Award

Issued by The International Wine & Spirit Competition on Jul 24, 2018

Paul John BOLD and CLASSIC Select Cask Single Malt Whisky won a Silver at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2018.

International Wine & Spirit Competition IWSC 2018 - Silver Award

Issued by The International Wine & Spirit Competition on Jul 24, 2018

Meiningers International Spirits Awards Silver

Meiningers International Spirits Awards Silver

Issued by The Meiningers International Spirits Awards, Germany. on Jul 11, 2017

Paul John Classic has won Silver at Germany's most prestigious Meiningers International Spirits Awards 2017.

Meiningers International Spirits Awards Silver

Issued by The Meiningers International Spirits Awards, Germany. on Jul 11, 2017

IWSC 2017 BRONZE AWARD

IWSC 2017 BRONZE AWARD

Issued by The International Wine and Spirit Competition on Jul 26, 2017

Paul John Classic Select Cask has won the Bronze medal in IWSC 2017 Awards.

IWSC 2017 BRONZE AWARD

Issued by The International Wine and Spirit Competition on Jul 26, 2017

Swiss Whisky Awards - Top 15 Whiskies 2018

Swiss Whisky Awards - Top 15 Whiskies 2018

Issued by The Swiss Whisky Awards on Mar 12, 2018

Paul John Classic is one of the Top 15 Whiskies of the Swiss Whisky Awards 2018! Also Paul John Peated bagged the Best International Whisky Award! We are honoured to be the first Indian Single Malt to win these awards in Switzerland.

Swiss Whisky Awards - Top 15 Whiskies 2018

Issued by The Swiss Whisky Awards on Mar 12, 2018

Wizards of Whisky 2018 - Gold Awards

Wizards of Whisky 2018 - Gold Awards

Issued by The Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards on Feb 28, 2018

Paul John Bold, Peated Select Cask and Classic Select Cask expressions won the Gold Award at Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards 2018. Let's toast to this!

Wizards of Whisky 2018 - Gold Awards

Issued by The Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards on Feb 28, 2018

World Whiskies Awards 2018 - Best Indian Single Malts

World Whiskies Awards 2018 - Best Indian Single Malts

Issued by The World Whiskies Award on Feb 12, 2018

Paul John Select Casks CLASSIC & PEATED sweep away World Whiskies Awards 2018. Classic won a Gold while Peated bagged the Winner award in Indian Single Malt Category Round 1!

World Whiskies Awards 2018 - Best Indian Single Malts

Issued by The World Whiskies Award on Feb 12, 2018

WORLD WHISKY MASTERS 2017 GOLD - CLASSIC

WORLD WHISKY MASTERS 2017 GOLD - CLASSIC

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 27, 2017

At World Whisky Masters 2017, Paul John Whiskies received a shower of applause from the judges and have been bestowed with two golds and two silvers in the Premium and Super Premium categories. Classic Select Cask won Gold medal in India - Single Malt Super Premium category.

WORLD WHISKY MASTERS 2017 GOLD - CLASSIC

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 27, 2017

The World Whisky Masters 2016

The World Whisky Masters 2016

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Jul 31, 2016

Super Premium Silver Award - Classic Select Cask and Peated Select Cask Expressions.

The World Whisky Masters 2016

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Jul 31, 2016

The Global Luxury Masters 2016

The Global Luxury Masters 2016

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 31, 2016

Ultra Premium Silver - Edited & Classic Select Cask Single Malts.

The Global Luxury Masters 2016

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 31, 2016

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 - Silver

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 - Silver

Issued by The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, USA on May 15, 2017

Brilliance and Classic conquered the San Francisco USA World Spirits Competition 2017, winning the Silver Medal. Try our Single Malts, and catch a glimpse of why juries and whisky aficionados around the world love us!

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 - Silver

Issued by The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, USA on May 15, 2017

Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017

Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017

Issued by The Ultimate Spirits Challenge on Mar 29, 2017

**Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 USA** "Excellent and highly recommended" at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017, Classic Select Cask was one the proud Finalists. With 92 points, this unpeated whisky won many hearts.

Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017

Issued by The Ultimate Spirits Challenge on Mar 29, 2017

Wizards of Whisky Award 2017 Gold

Wizards of Whisky Award 2017 Gold

Issued by The The Whisky Tasting Club on Feb 03, 2017

Gold Medal - Paul John Bold, Classic Select Cask and Peated Select Cask.

Wizards of Whisky Award 2017 Gold

Issued by The The Whisky Tasting Club on Feb 03, 2017

Malt Maniacs Awards 2016

Malt Maniacs Awards 2016

Issued by The Malt Maniacs on Nov 30, 2016

**Bronze Medal - Edited, Classic & Peated Select Casks.** Paul John Edited, Peated and Classic have been awarded Bronze at the Malt Maniac Awards 2016, one of the most influential independent whisky competitions in the world.

Malt Maniacs Awards 2016

Issued by The Malt Maniacs on Nov 30, 2016

Wizards of Whisky Awards 2016

Wizards of Whisky Awards 2016

Issued by The The Whisky Tasting Club on Dec 31, 2015

Gold Medal - Bold, Classic Select Cask and Peated Select Cask Expressions. India has reinforced its reputation for great New World whisky, with the highest concentration of gold medals than anywhere else in the world in this year's Wizards of Whisky.

Wizards of Whisky Awards 2016

Issued by The The Whisky Tasting Club on Dec 31, 2015

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Award 2016

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Award 2016

Issued by The Whisky Bible on Dec 31, 2015

Liquid Gold Award Brilliance: 94.5 Edited: 96.5 Bold: 95.5 Select Cask Classic: 95 Select Cask Peated: 96.

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Award 2016

Issued by The Whisky Bible on Dec 31, 2015

International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC 2016

International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC 2016

Issued by The IWSC on Jun 30, 2016

Silver Award for Brilliance, Edited, Bold, Classic and Peated Whiskies.

International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC 2016

Issued by The IWSC on Jun 30, 2016

Bristol Whisky Festival 2016

Bristol Whisky Festival 2016

Issued by The The Whisky Lounge on Apr 30, 2016

Stand of the day, Silver Award - Paul John Whiskies.

Bristol Whisky Festival 2016

Issued by The The Whisky Lounge on Apr 30, 2016

World Whiskies Awards 2016

World Whiskies Awards 2016

Issued by The World Whiskies Awards on Feb 29, 2016

Category Winner 2016 - Classic Select Cask Single Malt.

World Whiskies Awards 2016

Issued by The World Whiskies Awards on Feb 29, 2016

World Whiskies Awards 2016

World Whiskies Awards 2016

Issued by The World Whiskies Awards on Feb 29, 2016

Best Indian Single Malt Whisky / Single Cask Whisky - Classic Select Cask Single Malt.

World Whiskies Awards 2016

Issued by The World Whiskies Awards on Feb 29, 2016

International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC 2014

International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC 2014

Issued by The IWSC on Jun 30, 2014

Silver Outstanding Award for Brilliance and Classic Select Cask Whiskies.

International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC 2014

Issued by The IWSC on Jun 30, 2014

The Spirits Business Award 2014

The Spirits Business Award 2014

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 31, 2014

Super Premium Master - Classic and Peated Select Cask Single Malts.

The Spirits Business Award 2014

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 31, 2014

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015

Issued by The Spirits Selection on Aug 31, 2015

Gold Medal to Classic Select Cask Whisky.

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015

Issued by The Spirits Selection on Aug 31, 2015

The Spirits Business Award 2015

The Spirits Business Award 2015

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 31, 2015

Super Premium Gold - Edited & Classic Select Cask Single Malts.

The Spirits Business Award 2015

Issued by The The Spirits Business on Aug 31, 2015

World Whiskies Awards 2015

World Whiskies Awards 2015

Issued by The World Whiskies Awards on Feb 28, 2015

Category Silver 2015 - Classic Select Cask Single Malt.

World Whiskies Awards 2015

Issued by The World Whiskies Awards on Feb 28, 2015

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Award 2015

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Award 2015

Issued by The Whisky Bible on Dec 31, 2014

Liquid Gold Award.

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Award 2015

Issued by The Whisky Bible on Dec 31, 2014