Paul John 'Mithuna' Indian Single Malt Whisky
Paul John 'Mithuna' Indian Single Malt Whisky is a 58% ABV, 700mL cask-strength single malt from Goa, India — the second release in Paul John's Zodiac series (Mithuna is the Indian counterpart of Gemini). Non-chill-filtered, unpeated, natural color, it rests first in virgin American oak then finishes about a year in ex-bourbon barrels, and Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021 scored it 97/100, naming it the 3rd Finest Whisky in the World and Asian Whisky of the Year. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 58% (116 proof), cask strength
- Size: 700mL
- Age: NAS (reviewers report ~5 years); virgin American oak + ex-bourbon finish
- Origin: Goa, India — John Distilleries; tropical aging, ~8% angel's share
- Awards: 97/100, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021; 3rd Finest Whisky in the World; Asian Whisky of the Year 2021
Goa's Cask-Strength Zodiac Star
Mithuna follows Kanya as the Zodiac series' second sign — Indian six-row barley, copper pot stills, and Goa's brutal tropical heat, which ages whisky roughly three times faster than Scotland. The result is a cask-strength single malt with the maturity of a much older Scotch. Browse Paul John and more single malt whisky at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Expect rich tropical intensity: honey, vanilla and bourbon-oak sweetness from the virgin-American-oak maturation, layered with dried fruit, spice and a long, warming 58% finish. Unpeated, so the oak and spirit do all the talking.
How to Enjoy
Add a teaspoon of water to open the 58% ABV — the flavors bloom dramatically. Neat in a tulip glass for the full cask-strength experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mithuna mean?
Mithuna is the Indian counterpart of Gemini in the zodiac — this is the second release in Paul John's Zodiac series.
Is Paul John Mithuna peated?
No — it is unpeated; the intensity comes from tropical aging and virgin-oak maturation, not smoke.
How is Indian whisky different from Scotch?
Goa's tropical climate means a huge angel's share and much faster maturation — a ~5-year-old Indian single malt can show the depth of a far older Scotch.
The 3rd Finest Whisky in the World, from Goa — buy Paul John Mithuna online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.