John Distilleries in the humid Goa region of India has been expanding their ranges at blinding speed. Their Paul John Classic Select Cask is a full cask strength unpeated single malt whisky aged in ex-bourbon barrels imported from the United States. Its nose is robust with heavy doses of orchard fruits, sweet barley, sponge cake and just a pinch of salt. On the palate, honey, cinnamon, cracked black pepper jump to the forefront, with light touches of fruit and dark chocolate developing quickly. It finishes with just a hint of oak spice developing behind all its juicy fruit goodness.