Paul John 2016 / 4 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Indian Whisky

Haruki Sato — Solid but not a steal

7/10

Good whisky, no question. Rich and malty with some nice spice on the finish. But at nearly a hundred quid for a 4-year-old, I keep thinking about what else I could grab at that price point. I'd buy a dram at a bar before committing to a bottle.

Simon Hughes — Solid but not a steal

7/10

Good whisky, no question. Rich and malty with some nice spice on the finish. But at nearly a hundred quid for a 4-year-old, I keep thinking about what else I could grab at that price point. I'd buy a dram at a bar before committing to a bottle.

Camila Ortiz — Solid but not a steal

7/10

Good whisky, no question. Rich and malty with some nice spice on the finish. But at nearly a hundred quid for a 4-year-old, I keep thinking about what else I could grab at that price point. I'd buy a dram at a bar before committing to a bottle.

Marcus Blackwell — Indian whisky converts are real

9/10

I was skeptical of Indian single malts until a friend poured me this neat. Honey, dried apricot, a bit of oak char — it's layered and interesting. The cask strength is no joke at 57.6% but it never feels harsh. Single Cask Nation picked a winner here.

Ravi Krishnan — Indian whisky converts are real

9/10

I was skeptical of Indian single malts until a friend poured me this neat. Honey, dried apricot, a bit of oak char — it's layered and interesting. The cask strength is no joke at 57.6% but it never feels harsh. Single Cask Nation picked a winner here.

Clara Johansson — Indian whisky converts are real

9/10

I was skeptical of Indian single malts until a friend poured me this neat. Honey, dried apricot, a bit of oak char — it's layered and interesting. The cask strength is no joke at 57.6% but it never feels harsh. Single Cask Nation picked a winner here.

Petra Novak — Nice sipper, won't blow your mind

7/10

Enjoyed this over a couple of evenings. Vanilla and coconut on the nose, some baking spice and a medium finish. It's well made and easy to like, but at this age it doesn't quite have the depth I look for in a special occasion bottle.

Omar Diallo — Nice sipper, won't blow your mind

7/10

Enjoyed this over a couple of evenings. Vanilla and coconut on the nose, some baking spice and a medium finish. It's well made and easy to like, but at this age it doesn't quite have the depth I look for in a special occasion bottle.

Ingrid Holm — Nice sipper, won't blow your mind

7/10

Enjoyed this over a couple of evenings. Vanilla and coconut on the nose, some baking spice and a medium finish. It's well made and easy to like, but at this age it doesn't quite have the depth I look for in a special occasion bottle.

Olivia Park — Interesting pick from Single Cask Nation

7/10

Always curious what SCN selects and this Paul John doesn't disappoint. Ripe banana and butterscotch on the nose, warm spices on the palate with a medium-long finish. It's youthful but confident. Would pair nicely with a rich dessert if you're into that sort of thing.

Daniel Torres — Interesting pick from Single Cask Nation

7/10

Always curious what SCN selects and this Paul John doesn't disappoint. Ripe banana and butterscotch on the nose, warm spices on the palate with a medium-long finish. It's youthful but confident. Would pair nicely with a rich dessert if you're into that sort of thing.

Aria Kim — Interesting pick from Single Cask Nation

7/10

Always curious what SCN selects and this Paul John doesn't disappoint. Ripe banana and butterscotch on the nose, warm spices on the palate with a medium-long finish. It's youthful but confident. Would pair nicely with a rich dessert if you're into that sort of thing.

Aiko Tanaka — Tropical cask strength done right

8/10

Poured this for my tasting group and it was the surprise hit of the night. At 57.6% ABV it's big but approachable — loads of pineapple, toffee, and a touch of leather. We all agreed the Goa climate does something magical to maturation. Four years feels like eight.

Ryan Mitchell — Tropical cask strength done right

8/10

Poured this for my tasting group and it was the surprise hit of the night. At 57.6% ABV it's big but approachable — loads of pineapple, toffee, and a touch of leather. We all agreed the Goa climate does something magical to maturation. Four years feels like eight.

Natasha Volkov — Tropical cask strength done right

8/10

Poured this for my tasting group and it was the surprise hit of the night. At 57.6% ABV it's big but approachable — loads of pineapple, toffee, and a touch of leather. We all agreed the Goa climate does something magical to maturation. Four years feels like eight.

Daniel Oyama — A bit young for the price

6/10

It's fine. Decent nose with some fruit and caramel, and the palate has enough going on to keep you interested. But I can't shake the feeling that £97 for a 4-year-old is asking a lot, even with the single cask appeal. I'd want another couple of years in the barrel at this cost.

Mia Sundberg — A bit young for the price

6/10

It's fine. Decent nose with some fruit and caramel, and the palate has enough going on to keep you interested. But I can't shake the feeling that £97 for a 4-year-old is asking a lot, even with the single cask appeal. I'd want another couple of years in the barrel at this cost.

Herbert Muller — A bit young for the price

6/10

It's fine. Decent nose with some fruit and caramel, and the palate has enough going on to keep you interested. But I can't shake the feeling that £97 for a 4-year-old is asking a lot, even with the single cask appeal. I'd want another couple of years in the barrel at this cost.

Emily Thomas — Punches well above its age

8/10

Only 4 years old but you'd never guess it. The tropical fruit and toffee on the nose are classic Paul John, and at 57.6% it carries the heat beautifully without being a bruiser. Added a few drops of water and got waves of mango and dark chocolate. Genuinely impressed.

Sara Lindstrom — Punches well above its age

8/10

Only 4 years old but you'd never guess it. The tropical fruit and toffee on the nose are classic Paul John, and at 57.6% it carries the heat beautifully without being a bruiser. Added a few drops of water and got waves of mango and dark chocolate. Genuinely impressed.