Paul John Pedro Ximenez Select Cask Single Malt Whisky

Lush, velvety, and beautifully indulgent, Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask is a symphony of tropical Indian malt richness and decadent sherry sweetness. Layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and warm spice glide across the palate — a perfect fusion of Goa’s coastal energy and Jerez’s opulent depth.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Crafted by John Distilleries in Goa, India, this single malt showcases the artistry of Master Distiller Michael D’Souza, who has elevated Indian whisky to world-class status. Using six-row Indian barley malted in-house and distilled in traditional copper pot stills, the whisky begins its life in ex-bourbon casks, gaining structure and vanilla smoothness.

It is then finished in hand-selected Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Andalusia, Spain — prized for their sweet, raisined character — where the whisky absorbs deep mahogany color and rich dessert-wine complexity. Bottled at 48% ABV, non-chill-filtered, this expression exemplifies the distillery’s balance of tropical maturation intensity with refined cask craftsmanship.

Critics Reviews

• Whisky Advocate described it as “sumptuous and layered — a cascade of dates, figs, chocolate, and spice, impeccably integrated with the malt’s natural sweetness.”

• Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible awarded it high praise for its “gorgeous PX richness balanced by Indian malt vibrancy — a masterclass in cask finishing.”

• The Spirits Business World Whisky Masters honored it with Gold, commending its “silky texture and seamless fusion of fruit, cocoa, and oak.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Deep aromas of fig, raisin, and toffee mingle with cocoa powder, orange peel, and warm oak. Subtle notes of dark honey, roasted nut, and polished wood hint at the PX cask’s sweetness.

• Palate: Rich and enveloping. Waves of dates, molasses, and brown sugar roll over dark chocolate, nutmeg, and spiced plum. The mouthfeel is luxurious, with velvety tannins and a gentle heat from the higher proof.

• Finish: Lingering and complex — sweet sherry tones fade into espresso, cocoa, and toasted oak, leaving a warming, honeyed glow that endures beautifully.

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