Goa, India (October 2025): Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky, crafted by John Distilleries, has once again brought pride to India's whisky industry with two Silver Medal wins at the prestigious Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB). The acclaimed Paul John Classic Select Cask and Paul John Madeira Select Cask were both recognized for their superior quality, craftsmanship, and world-class flavor profiles.
The Paul John Classic Select Cask is a non-peated expression that showcases the elegance and finesse of Indian single malt whisky. Matured in carefully selected bourbon casks, it delivers a rich combination of tropical fruit notes, creamy vanilla, and subtle spice, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish. Its balance of sweetness, malt depth, and delicate oak influence makes it a signature representation of Paul John's core philosophy of crafting premium Indian whiskies.
The Paul John Madeira Select Cask is a special cask-finished expression that embodies complexity and luxury. Finished in Madeira wine casks, this whisky exhibits a sophisticated bouquet of caramel, dried fruit, and gentle nutty undertones, paired with hints of dark chocolate and warm spices. The finish is long and rounded, leaving a lingering sweetness that complements its bold flavor profile. This expression reflects Paul John's innovative approach to cask finishing while preserving the richness and depth of Indian barley.
Celebrating Indian Whisky Excellence on the Global Stage
This global achievement highlights the growing recognition of Indian single malt whisky on the international spirits stage. The double Silver win for Paul John Whisky reflects the brand's dedication to creating premium Indian whiskies that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Each expression is meticulously crafted in Goa using the finest six-row Indian barley and aged in carefully selected oak casks, resulting in whiskies that are rich, complex, and distinctly Indian.
About the Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
The Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is one of the world's most respected international spirits competitions, attracting entries from leading distilleries across more than 50 countries. All spirits are evaluated through a blind tasting by a panel of renowned international judges, including master distillers, blenders, sommeliers, and industry experts.
Winning a Silver Medal at this event is a testament to a brand's consistent quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity - qualities that define Paul John Whisky. The competition's rigorous judging process and global prestige make it a benchmark for excellence in the international whisky and spirits community.
About Paul John Indian Single Malts:
Paul John Single Malts are distilled in the warm tropical climes of Goa, matured in ex-bourbon casks and have no additives. Created from Indian 6-row barley harvested from across the vast lands of Rajasthan and Haryana to the foothills of the Himalayas, Paul John Whisky was launched in 2012, is currently available in 49 Countries and has won over 350+ acclaimed international awards to date.
Paul John Whisky presents a diverse collection of award-winning single malts designed to cater to every palate from the core expressions, Paul John BRILLIANCE and Paul John BOLD to the Select Cask series including the sherry cask finished malts - Paul John Oloroso and Paul John Pedro Ximénez, and the all - time favourites Classic and Peated. The Zodiac series is globally renowned as Asia's Best Whisky and World's Finest Whisky award winners - Kanya by Paul John and Mithuna by Paul John.
About John Distilleries:
Established in 1996, under the guidance of Mr. Paul P John, John Distilleries grew to be a leading spirit company in less than a decade, not just in India but across the globe. Sazerac Company, the largest family-owned distilled spirits company in the United States, is an active stakeholder in John Distilleries. John Distilleries has a strong portfolio of brands in various liquor categories including whiskies, brandy, and wines. The flagship brand of the company is Original Choice, one of the top-selling brands in India's popular whisky segment and one of the top 10 selling whiskies in the world.
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