Paul John 'Classic Select Cask' Indian Single Malt Whisky

Paul John Classic Select Cask is a 110.4-proof (55.2% ABV), 750mL cask-strength unpeated Indian single malt from John Distilleries in Goa — matured in selectively chosen cask profiles and bottled without chill filtration at full strength, delivering a tropical rush of malted barley, bourbon and honey. This is the unpeated counterpart to Peated Select Cask, built for drinkers who want intensity without smoke. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 110.4 proof / 55.2% ABV (cask strength)
• Size: 750mL
• Profile: unpeated, selected cask profiles, bottled without chill filtration
• Origin: Goa, India; distilled by John Distilleries from Indian six-row barley
• Production: copper pot stills, American oak, tropical maturation

The Tropical Rush, Uncut

Classic Select Cask takes the Brilliance template — unpeated Goan single malt in ex-bourbon wood — and removes every governor: stronger casks, no chill filtration, no dilution. The result is Paul John's unpeated whisky at maximum intensity, and the tropical climate does the rest, pushing fruit and honey notes to the front at a pace Scotland can't match. It's the expression whisky geeks reach for when they want to taste what Goa does to oak. Find it with its peated sibling in our Paul John collection and the world whisky shelf.

Tasting Notes

Fruity, malty aromas intertwined with honey, a hint of bourbon teasing the nose. The first sip brings malted barley and a heady mix of bourbon and manuka honey-liquorice, then an unexpected toasted honeycomb note. The finish is elegant and soft — juicy Demerara tones giving way to a long, friendly warmth.

How to Enjoy

With water — at 55.2% the whisky rewards dilution, and a teaspoon opens the honeycomb and fruit. Neat is for the brave. Smoked salmon, ham or a chocolate soufflé make the brand's recommended pairings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Classic and Peated Select Cask?
Same cask-strength, no-chill-filtration philosophy; Classic is unpeated (honey, fruit, malt) while Peated is the full-smoke expression at 55.5%.

Why is cask strength worth it?
You get the whisky exactly as the cask made it — more concentrated flavor, and you control the dilution. A little water in Classic Select Cask releases layers that bottling-strength whisky can't show.

Is it too strong for a beginner?
At 55.2% it's an enthusiast's bottle, not a starter. Beginners should start with Nirvana or Brilliance and graduate here.

Experience unpeated Goan whisky at full power — buy Paul John Classic Select Cask online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.