Paul John Mithuna Cask Strength Single Malt Indian Whisky (700ml)

Jim Murray's third best whisky for 2021, now selling for upwards of $800. "Quite spectacular." - whiskyadvocate.com

Honoured as the third best whisky in the world in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, we have secured a very small allocation of this already legendary Paul John limited edition, strictly limited to one bottle per customer.

The much anticipated follow up to 'Kanya', Mithuna forms part of the distillery's Zodiac series. While it's labelled without an age statement, reports have it to be matured for four years in American Virgin Oak, followed by a finishing for two years in First fill Bourbon Barrels. It's unpeated, non chill-filtered and bottled at a massive 58%, promising a taste of Goa unlike almost anything else Paul John has released to date. The consensus amongst bloggers is that this is also an Indian whisky for cask strength Bourbon freaks: Complex, bold, intense and absolutely delicious. We have received a second allocation at the original pricing. At auction you can expect to pay $350+. Other retailers are asking $800 and beyond.

Other reviews... rarely am I lost for words...oily but at the same time embracing and moulded like no other whisky I have ever encountered... this is kind of an Indian version of a William Larue Weller, showing that same extraordinary intensity, complexity and beauty. It is that very rarest of things... This is a whisky to devour... while it devours you. 97 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

...Named after the 3rd zodiac sign of Indian astrology—but then of course you knew that—the nose has red cherry laces, ground black pepper, and hints of ginger, resin, and toffee apple. The flavors are colossal; beginning with warm fruity caramels and sweet vanilla desserts, it shows off burnt sugar toppings of crème brûlée, Seville orange peel, indulgent dark chocolate, generous layers of maltiness, and delicious mocha notes. Quite spectacular. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com

Notes from Paul John... "Hues of old oak and sophisticated aromas of liquorice with gentle beeswax lead to a luxuriant delivery of ulmo honey on crisp toast, and tender notes of vanilla. Chewy flavours of coffee mocha, orange peel and delicate spice float on active tannins while gentle oils enjoy gists of dark cocoa tones. The finish is gratifyingly long and complex with multi-toned sugars and delicate honeys. Renowned for contradictive strengths, the characteristics of Gemini are epitomized by this Indian single malt as mesmerizing layers of austere, dry tannins are challenged in equal measure by resplendent sugars and mocha on delicate oils."

Best Indian Whisky - International Whisky Competition 2021

Double Gold - World Spirits Competition 2021

94 points - 2021 New York International Spirits Competition.