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    Paul John Brilliance 70cl Whisky

    India • 70cl • 46%
    Number of reviews:(36)
    Product details
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    Paul John

    countryIndian Whisky
    distillery/brandPaul John Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

    Paul John Brilliance

    Produced by John Distilleries in Goa, India, the Paul John range of single malt whiskies is named after their Chairman. Made using Indian 6-row barley from the Himalayan foothills, Brilliance is matured in bourbon barrels for 3-5 years before bottling at cask strength. (As with other Indian single malts, the tropical climate causes greater evaporation, around 12-13% a year, but in turn they show very well at younger ages.)

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Good core of juicy barley. Ryvita with salted butter. Cinnamon-dusted-red berries, with a little green apple skin following it up.

    Palate

    Chomp Bars - lots of chewy caramel and chocolate here. Picks up from lively spice along the way, with a little bit of waxy orange peel on the mid palate.

    Finish

    Orange lingers. Surprisingly long, with the rye notes from the nose coming back in full force.

    Overall

    A fine Indian single malt from John Distilleries.

    Winner of 3 spirit awards

    Gold
    Gold
    Asian Whisky - 2014
    Wizards of Whisky Awards
    Gold
    Gold
    Asian Single Malt - Premium - 2014
    The World Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
    Silver
    Silver
    Single Malts - 2014
    Wizards of Whisky Awards

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    Customer rating
    4.5
    36 reviews
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    £42.99
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    Awesome

    Fantastic Whiskey and truly enjoyed the smooth flavour of single malt.

    Amey Oct 25, 2020

    A delight.

    Purchased Brilliance a few years ago. Opened August 2020. Love it. Have been privileged to enjoy Cardhu Glenchinchie Cragganmore Oban Glengoyne Dalwhinnie all 12 years plus. This compares very well. For those who like me favour unpeated single malts I whole heartedly recommend Paul John Brilliance.

    Master of Malt Customer Aug 30, 2020

    Value for Money

    Smoooothhhhh

    Master of Malt Customer Aug 28, 2020

    Good One

    Good single malt and affordable whiskey from Paul John.Can taste a single malt without paying a bomb for it

    SUNDAR RAMAN Jun 7, 2020

    Not so 'Brilliance' from Paul John

    I was a little disappointed with the Paul John 'Brilliance' I read all the reviews on Master of Malt and thought it was worth a go. It's not a bad whisky, but at £35 I think there's a lot better out there, like 12 YO Glendronach on offer at the moment and so many other great single malts! It has a smooth initial taste, but the flavour doesn't last long and I think it shows its young age, with a very spirity finish. For me it's price point should be nearer £26 as it's just marginally better than a blend you might buy.

    Master of Malt Customer Apr 17, 2020

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