Paul John 'Pedro Ximenez Select Cask' Indian Single Malt Whisky

Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask is a 96-proof (48% ABV), 750mL Indian single malt finished for two years in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks — after roughly five years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, the Goan spirit spends its final two years in the sweetest of all sherry casks, emerging with big, bold notes of chocolate, dried fruit and coffee. Non-chill-filtered and NAS. Sweet-sherry lovers, order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 96 proof / 48% ABV
• Size: 750mL
• Profile: Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish — the sweeter of the two sherry Select Casks
• Origin: Goa, India; distilled by John Distilleries from Indian six-row barley
• Production: ~5 years first-fill ex-bourbon, ~2 years PX sherry casks, non-chill-filtered, no age statement

The Sweetest Sherry, the Warmest Climate

Pedro Ximénez is the sweetest sherry there is — toffee, fig, raisin, molasses — and when it meets a whisky already sweetened by Goa's tropical maturation, the result is the most decadent bottle in the Paul John range. Two years in PX casks after five in bourbon wood layers sherry sweetness over malt depth without drowning it; the whisky stays balanced, even bittersweet in places, rather than cloying. It's the dessert dram of the lineup. Try it against its drier sibling in our Paul John collection or browse the world whisky range.

Tasting Notes

Dark copper. Sherry sweetness on the nose — raisins, dried stone fruit, wood and Christmas cake, hints of muscadel wine and ripe plums. The palate is rich and bittersweet: marmalade on toast, mocha, stewed plums, espresso, chocolate mousse and a touch of mint chocolate. The finish lingers with festive spices and chocolate peanuts.

How to Enjoy

Neat and uncut — adding water tends to flatten this one, so drink it as bottled. It's the natural partner for dark chocolate desserts, Christmas pudding or a strong espresso. A superb after-dinner pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PX add that oloroso doesn't?
Sweetness and weight: PX brings toffee, fig, raisin and molasses where oloroso brings walnut and dry caramel. If you like your sherry influence rich and dessert-like, this is the one.

Why no age statement?
The NAS designation lets the distillery finish the whisky for exactly the right time in PX casks (~2 years after ~5 in bourbon) rather than waiting for a number on the label.

Should I add water?
Better not — reviewers consistently find this expression shows best at its full 48%, uncut.

For the sweetest sherry finish in Indian single malt, buy Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.