Name: Bold

Where it comes from: Paul John Distilleries, Goa

Paul John Whisky

ABV: 46%

Casks: Ex-Bourbon

Specialty: Now that we are clearly in the peat territory, the duo of Paul John & Amrut is likely to be trading spots! The Bold from Paul John is a progression from the Edited – from mildly peated to a full-blown peated whisky. Significantly different, this whisky offers a spicy & heady mix with peat. Still not boggy or dirty peat, this whisky tangoes with spice and smoke, a feisty one.

Tasting notes (From the distillery):

Nose: After the slightest whiff of smoke, a dizzying array of Manuka honey, prickly spice, and bourboneque red licorice take over.

Palate: This melt-in-the-mouth malt has the most profound flavors crashing in like waves. At first, the delivery feels sublimely silky and studded with oak-like honey. And just when you think you’ve savored it all, you are surprised by a hefty second wave of spice. This is followed by a cloudy, smoky feel that coats the roof of the mouth and leaves a tidal wave of dry molasses, peaty soot, and a degree of copper in its wake.

Finish: Bold has a light finish with a tinge of copper slowly making its presence known. You can also sense a gorgeous smoked mocha shaped by delicate and intricate spices.

Why it should be a part of your celebrations: A proper winter whisky, is a significantly different profile in peat with dryness and spice. A dram packed with action on your palate may keep the taste buds busy. If smoky whiskies are your thing, PJ Bold offers you a perfect sipping companion.