Paul John

Paul John Kanya 7 Year Old, American Oak Cask, Batch No. 1, 2017, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 12
Average Score
Avg 96
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Description

Based in the ex-Portuguese colony of Goa, India, Paul John whiskies are produced under the watchful eye of their namesake and founder Paul P John. Kanya, named after the 6th zodiac sign in the Indian zodiac, is an unpeated, limited edition Indian single malt whisky. It was matured for 7 years in first-fill American white oak casks and bottled at 50% ABV. Only 1,500 bottles were produced. This expression was awarded 96 points and named Best Asian Whisky in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018. It is non-chill filtered and made from 100% Himalayan six-row barley.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 129.09
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 159.85
Region
Goa
Age
7 Years
Vintage
2010
Bottled
2017
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Paul John
Origin
India
Cask type
American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
1
PPM
N.A
Barley
Himalayan six-row barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Michael D'Souza
Master distiller (distillation)
Michael D'Souza
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1500
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Zodiac series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Export Only
Allocation
FOR EXPORT ONLY
Nose
A light citrus with manuka honey, peaches in syrup, almond liqueur, fresh papaya, creamy vanilla, tropical fruit aromas of banana, under ripe mango and green apple peel, cooked oats, cinnamon, and wood.
Palate
Superb mouthfeel of rich creaminess, sweet butterscotch, honey, dried apple chips, hot waffles, oak, malt, baking spice, nuts, and a touch of chili powder.
Finish
Long and soft with lingering flavors of cashews, malt, a touch of honey, warm spices, toasted oak, maple syrup, apricot, and a slight saltiness.
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