Paul John whisky

Paul John is an Indian single malt whisky distilled in Goa by John Distilleries. Produced from indigenous six-row Indian barley grown along the foothills of the Himalayas, Paul John whiskies are matured under the tropical climatic conditions of the Malabar Coast. Compare expression styles and strengths across UK retailer offers.

The flagship range features Brilliance, an unpeated single malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels, Edited, which balances unpeated spirit with smoky malt, and Bold, a fully peated expression. The distillery also bottles cask-strength Select Cask releases without chill filtration or artificial colouring.

Prices are the best current in-stock offer from the UK retailers we check (how we compare prices).

12 bottles in stock, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Known for

The flavour families that most often turn up for Paul John.

A guide to the house style rather than a promise: individual releases can differ.

About the distillery

Region
Karnataka, India
Founded
1992
Status
Producing
Owner
Owned by John Distilleries (since 1992), an independent; as recorded October 2026
Visitor tours
Open to visitors (tours from £9, avg £18; checked October 2026). See distillery tour guide.
Visitor rating
4.9 out of 5 (89 reviews); TripAdvisor, October 2026

Secondary Market Barometer

933 lots sold · £67,585 hammer total

How Paul John bottles have traded at Scotch Whisky Auctions and Whisky Auctioneer between January 2011 and October 2026. Hammer prices exclude buyer's premium, VAT and delivery.

Trading volume
#143of 182 distilleries by lots sold
Bids per lot
11.4Whisky Auctioneer only, against 19.9 across all distilleries
Median hammer price
£60average £72, pulled up by the top lots
Independent bottlings
28%of lots (259), the rest official bottlings (674)
Highest hammer prices
BottleSoldHammer
Paul John 7 Year Old Oloroso Finish2017£460
Paul John 7 Year Old Oloroso Finish2017£400
Paul John Mars Orbiter Peated Release2019£380
Most often sold
BottleLotsMedian
Paul John Single Cask149£60
Paul John 6 Year Old141£70
Paul John Christmas Edition81£50

Past auction results, not a valuation or a guide to future prices. Figures compiled 1 November 2026.

Questions

What is the cheapest Paul John whisky?
The cheapest Paul John whisky is Paul John Nirvana Unpeated 40% 70cl (40% ABV, 70cl), at £32.95 from Master of Malt. That is £37.90 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Paul John Bold (£42.50) and Paul John Brilliance (£42.50).
How much does Paul John whisky cost?
Paul John whisky costs from £32.95 to £249.95, with a median of £78.45 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Paul John Mithuna Indian Single Malt Whisky.
What is the oldest Paul John whisky you can buy?
Where is Paul John single malt whisky produced?
Paul John single malt is distilled and matured in the coastal state of Goa in western India. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and draws pure water from local Goan water tables.
How does tropical maturation affect Paul John whisky?
Goa’s warm temperatures and high humidity accelerate the interaction between spirit and oak wood in the warehouse. This tropical ageing causes an annual evaporation rate of around 8% to 10% (the angels’ share), producing rich, mature flavours in fewer years than temperate Scottish maturation.