Paul John Kanya Batch #1 (2017) 70cl
1 of 1500 bottles produced. Not made it to the west at all!
This exotic unpeated expression from the sunny shores of Goa, encapsulates a tender innocence enhanced with hints of honeyed fruitiness and a soft tinge of spice.
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. The satisfying finish of toasted oak with warm wafts of spice has just the slightest hint of salt, making it ever more memorable.
With rare complexities and an exquisitely balanced dryness, the Kanya, in all its luscious allure, is perhaps one of the softest Indian whiskies ever to be bottled.
A particularly flavoursome Indian single malt from the Paul John range. Kanya is an unpeated expression that has been aged in first-fill American white oak casks and bottled at 50% ABV. Only 1,500 bottles were produced.
In Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018, this expression was awarded a staggering 96 points and the title of Best Asian Whisky 2018!
Tasting Notes
Nose : Peaches in syrup, almond liqueur and a touch of fresh papaya. Creamy vanilla and
Palate : Butterscotch, dried apple chips, waves of honey, freshly-cooked waffles coated in butter.
Finish : Lightly spiced, though notes of maple syrup and apricot remain.
About Paul John
John Distilleries PVT Ltd. was founded in 1992 by Paul P. John. He is a first generation entrepreneur with degrees in law and commercial economics. The company is headquartered in Bangalore, while production takes place in Goa. In the early years, the company was mainly involved in the production of blended whisky, brandy and wine. This led to sales of over 10 million cases of Original Choice (the company's flagship) per year, making it the leading brand in the Indian whisky market. In 2008, the decision was made to also start producing single malt whisky, in order to penetrate the premium market. The name of this whisky became Paul John Single Malt. The distillery has a set of two copper pot stills (one for the wash and one for the spirit) that can produce 3000 litres per day. Maturation takes place in an underground, climate-controlled space, there are approximately 10,000 Bourbon barrels. Master Distiller Michael John (no relation) has a number of idiosyncratic methods. The wash has an alcohol percentage of only 5%, normally 8%, which leads to more sweetness in the spirit. The spirit is casked at a strength of 55%. Due to the tropical climate and an Angel's Share of 10 to 12%, the whisky has a cask strength of 57% after three years. Apart from the limited use of peat (Scottish), all ingredients come from India. Since May 2013, Paul John has released two permanent whiskies, Brilliance and Edited, both four to five years old. In addition, there are limited edition single cask bottlings available.
50% ABV
70cl
