Name: Paul John “Mithuna” Single Malt Whisky
Color: Copper
Nose: Malt, honey, tropical fruit, mango passion, cedar wood
Taste: Malt, fruits, oak, spices, vanilla
Mithuna Single Malt Whisky is one of Paul John’s newer expressions on the market and is part of the Zodiac series. The name translates to “Mother India” and is one of the months in India’s solar calendar. First release was “Kanya” but now, there is not much left that expression. This mini bottle was a gift from Devin Vilardi a brand ambassador at the time for Paul John for virtual tasting in 2021. This is the 3rd item sent to me for review since I started four years ago. Slow and steady wins the race in the review world I guess.
The whisky is distilled from 6 row barley, natural colored, aged five years in American virgin oak and one year in ex-bourbon barrels at a char-3 level. Bottled at 58% abv it is a little hot so a touch of water is needed to open it up and bring out the flavors.
Mithuna has a very nice flavor and balance. It has a blend of tropical/exotic fruits and Scottish malt flavors. It is not trying to be one or the other, just a blend of both styles. It is the best whisky I have sampled from Paul John, but it comes at a high price.
Priced around $300 and worth it if you like the flavor profile and fits your budget. If you haven’t tried Indian Whisky I recommend you start with the more affordable Paul John expressions such as Brilliance or Edited Single Malt.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
