GOA
HOME OF PAUL JOHN SINGLE MALTS
With its glorious beaches, friendly people and rich culture, Goa isn’t just a place, it's an experience, much like a fine malt and that's why Goa is home to our Single Malts.
Set by the west coast of India, the tropical climate of Goa helps the whiskies to mature faster, the high angel's share (8-10% per year) accelerates maturation, giving each whisky its unique character.
Water is one of the most important ingredients in the making of whisky and the pure underground table of water in Goa, along with rain-fed water sources and water flowing through the Western Ghats that are naturally filtered through the Goan wetlands, ensure the quality of our whiskies, with its perfect balance of minerals.
Paul John Single Malts are crafted from indigenous Indian six-row barley sourced from across north India and matured in carefully selected charred American white oak barrels, which are stored in two different warehouses, giving the whisky its own character and each cask its own flavour.
OUR MASTER DISTILLER MICHAEL D'SOUZA
Perfecting the art of creating fine single malts is the passion of a true master.
Michael Dsouza, the Master Distiller of the award-winning Paul John Indian Single Malts, started his career at the age of 21 years. Always having been fascinated with the making of alcohol, especially whisky, he chose to pursue a career in the alcohol industry soon after completing his education. The ride has been great over the years, and his passion bore fruit when he became a whisky maker in 2009.
Michael constantly strives to ensure that the rare and exquisite character of every expression he creates, is revealed. Embodied with excellent skills, craft and tremendous passion, Michael was recognized as the 'Master Distiller/Master Blender of the year 2017' at the Icons of Whisky India Awards.
Keeping in mind the symbolic relationship between each and every whisky, the master produces the liquid of life which is perfect to its last dram.
