Whisky Forum - Paul John Bold

sorren · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:09 pm Post subject: Paul John Bold

No 3 of 3 offerings from Paul John Indian whisky.. This time I have the expression named "? bold"? .. This is another expression from Master Distiller Michael John, again this expression is matured in American oak casks and stored in an underground temperature controlled cellars. They say what comes out is then sheer magic !image
Once again this expression is bottled at 46%..
Nose.. There is the distinct aroma of smoke in this offering, not overpowering but certainly more pronounced than "? edited "? the sweetness is still there but more subtle, toffee apple and honeycomb are in the foreground while some fruity notes try to be noticed. Honey or rather manuka honey ( a little earthy ) has some presence.
Palate.. A little more spicy than I expected, Lots of ginger and cinnamon, caramel and bold smokey flavours coat every inch of your mouth, that honey sweetness comes on the second wave dragging a lovely dark chocolate taste along with bitter coffee notes.
Finish.. Punchy with a Devine smoke infused spice kick..
Thoughts.. I have really enjoyed trying these 3 expressions from Paul John Indian whisky, the complexity and vast array of flavours are a resounding success.. Indian whisky is certainly making a name for itself and deserves to be taken seriously.. All 3 expressions are extremely well priced ( Â£ 38-£42 mark ) I look forward to trying more expressions from the distillery..

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:53 pm Post subject:

Sorren, sounds like another good one. The Amrut Fusion has some of these characteristics too, the bold smoky-spicy features.
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sorren · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:55 pm Post subject:

The fusion is very similar, I'm not sure I'd buy it over this though.. I have been pretty impressed with this range.. Well worth the price and a must try malt..

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

Which of the 3 Paul Johns would you recommend, sorren

sorren · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:40 pm Post subject:

I really enjoyed "Edited" the more subtle smoke really balanced a lovely dram.. But I really would be pleased to drink all 3

TheWM · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject:

Good reviews Sorren. And I agree with you, at this price point it's a no brainer.

Amrut still leads the way, although Paul John (and others) won't be long to the party.

And to think many were raising eyebrows and tutting a few years back when Amrut started pumping out whisky... Rolling Eyes

sorren · Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:42 pm Post subject:

I remember my first amrut.. Suprised just how good it was.. Same with these 3 expressions, plenty of great positives, and well worth the money in today's prices ..