Indian whisky

Two pictures of the Paul John Christmas Edition 2025 in festive scenesPaul John Christmas Edition 2025: A Review and A Ramble

The Paul John Christmas Edition 2025 is here. It’s the eighth release in the much-loved annual limited edition (every previous bottling has sold out on Master of Malt), and is…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
SOLARES: Dhavall Gandhi’s game-changer for Indian whisky maturationSOLARES: Dhavall Gandhi’s Game-Changer for Indian Whisky Maturation

Whisky maturation in tropical climates has a new contender. Former Macallan and Lakes whiskymaker Dhavall Gandhi has introduced SOLARES, a cask created in collaboration with Spanish cooperage and winemakers José…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Amrut vs. Paul John: Battle of the Indian Single MaltsAmrut vs. Paul John: Battle of the Indian Single Malts

Do you have a preference between Amrut vs. Paul John? Indian single malt is no novelty, but some whisky lovers might not be as familiar with its leading lights.  Among…

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A Quick Guide to Indian Whisky
A Quick Guide to Indian Whisky

For years, Indian whisky was largely known for mass-market blends catering to its enormous domestic audience.  But in recent decades, something remarkable has happened: India’s whisky scene has evolved into…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Crown Royal whisky is the biggest selling Canadian whisky in the worldWhat is the best-selling whisky brand in the world?

The best-selling whisky brand in the world is Johnnie Walker.  Thanks for playing, everyone. Oh, ok. We’ll explain a little more. Because working out what the best-selling whisky brand in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Paul John Indian Whisky Distillery, where Michael d'Souza is master blenderThe big interview: Michael d’Souza, Paul John whisky master distiller

Indian whisky is in a fascinating place right now. The country is the biggest consumer of Scotch whisky in the world by volume and value, but its domestic product is…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
World Whisky Blend (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Top 10 whiskies for World Whisky Day

On Saturday 18 May it’s World Whisky Day. What does that mean? Who cares. Let’s drink whisky.  Here are ten top choices for you to enjoy, from the bargains to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Paul John Indian whiskyWhat are the best Paul John Indian whiskies?

The Indian subcontinent has a surprisingly rich whisky heritage, there’s even a distillery in Pakistan called Murree. Indian whisky brands like Officer’s Choice, Royal Stag, and Imperial Blue sell in…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Isle of Harris DistilleryFour whisky distilleries we’re excited about for 2024

With a new year comes new hopes and we’re looking forward to seeing what distilleries impress us this year. Join us as we raise a glass to distilleries releasing whisky…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Amrut TriparvaWhisky of the Week: Amrut Triparva

Out of a whole host of brilliant whiskies, you voted for Amrut Triparva as our Whisky of the Week. As Jess found out when she had a taste, this is…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
What is Scotch whiskyIndia becomes Scotch whisky’s largest market

India now buys more Scotch whisky than any other country, according to the Scotch Whisky Association, toppling France to become the biggest buyer by volume. You might assume that when it…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
It’s Indian whisky, my friendIt’s Indian whisky, my friend

Indian whisky brands sell a staggering amount on their home turf but much of what is sold as ‘whisky’ wouldn’t be recognised as such in the EU or America. But…

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton