It was rated as one of the three best new whiskies on the planet, scoring 97 out of 100, by Jim Murray in 2021.

Bottled at 58% ABV, Mithuna by Paul John matured in American virgin oak casks before being finished in ex-bourbon casks. Created from six-row barley harvested from across the vast lands of northwestern India to the foothills of the Himalayas, thewhiskyis distilled in the warm tropical climate of Goa along the southwestern coast of India, and has an angels share of eight percent. It is non chill-filtered and unpeated.

On the notes, the whisky offers . On the palate, Mithuna delivers chewy flavours of coffee mocha, orange peel, and soft spice floating on active tannins that lead to a long and gratifying finish.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Hints of old oak, aromas of liquorice, delicate beeswax and a soothing ulmo honey on crisp toast with a tinge of vanilla.

Taste: Mithuna delivers chewy flavours of coffee mocha, orange peel, and soft spice floating on active tannins that lead to a long and gratifying finish.

“The flavors are colossal; beginning with warm fruity caramels and sweet vanilla desserts, it shows off burnt sugar toppings of crme brle, Seville orange peel, indulgent dark chocolate, generous layers of maltiness, and delicious mocha notes. Quite spectacular.” – Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (93 Points)