Cheers Jim. The reason I picked this, is because, like you, I was on the fence about it. It took me half a bottle before it started to open up, found it to be a bit unbalanced and rough around the edges to my palate at first, but I really enjoyed that second half of the bottle. I agree the added water makes a big impact for the better too. Never thought of comparing it with legacy, so great shout on that one as well.
🙏 can't thank you enough Menno. It's a prime example of an "experience whisky" I think. Like it or not, you wouldn't easily forget it. Thanks for your input mate.
Another brilliant intro! This was really interesting and I'm excited to try this now and watch the review again while sipping along. Just been a crazy week so the second viewing is going to have to wait. I'm glad I waited to comment until I saw Menno's comment. That makes a lot of sense so I think I'll give this a long time in the glass before I start tasting.
Cheers Bud. I'll be interested to hear what you think. It seems to be one of those whiskies that splits decision. I've heard a good few who really like and dislike it. Not your average whisky it would appear. Thanks mate.
Thanks for this review Jim and also for reminding me about the Dealer's choice. I have had a curiosity about the latest Ardnamurchan release but not sure if that is under 100 pounds over there? Also have wondered about the Arran Bodega and Port finished releases (but admit I was a bit too lazy to scan your considerable archives to see if you had reviewed them already?). Anyway, just throwing these out there in case any of them is a possibility. Cheers!
Cheers Drew, much appreciated buddy. I will add those all to the list. I actually have those 2 Arrans already but nope, haven't reviewed them so....all cool. Take care mate.
Lemon sherbets, Apple Tarts, Cola Cubes ... I love yours and Big Al's N.Irish tasting notes. Memories. Its partly why I watch you both. I understand your frame of reference. Never had an Indian whisky in all my piff, but I understand it's one of the biggest markets in the world. :)
Cheers Richard. I wish everyone knew those references but...it seems they're not an international thing. Only a matter of time before one smells like Tayto cheese'n'onion 😉😄.
Really interesting review Jim, particularly with big difference the water made! I've had a couple of Indian bottles and enjoyed them both, particularly the Amrut Fusion, which was I thought was just first class. I also really enjoy that Tomatin Legacy - well, more than enjoy it. Great watch mate, cheers.
Cheers Nick. Had a sample of the PJ Edited and, yet again, found it to be not bad. Neither would drive me to rush out and replace them but, it wouldn't put me off Paul John whisky either. Must try the Bold at some poimt. Thanks buddy.
Tip toed around Indian Whisky but for some reason not managed to dive into it yet. The lemon sherbert note sounds decent but thinking may go for the Amrut Fusion as only heard great things. Nice one Jim. Cheers.
A funny little malt this. I found that it was also a very polarising one. My friends either really liked or really hated it. Me, I enjoyed it ok, but would not replace it. (If you want a really good entrance to Indian whisky, I highly recommend Amrut Fusion.) But I would rather buy a case of it, than suffer through another bottle of Tomatin Legacy. I don't get the hype around this bottle, but maybe it's a question of batch variation? I remember thinness and bitter. Yeesh.
Cheers Bernd. Amrut Fusion will show up in a review later in the year. I wouldn't rush to replace this PJ Brilliance either. I do like the Tomatin though. Would always have one about the cabinet.
Strange Menno picked that one (but I just read his comment so I understand), because it is my least favorite of their core range, and by far...because of all the reasons you gave before adding water...I prefer the Bold, the Edited even more, and first for me is their "Select Cask/Peated" (more than the unpeated version); Very personal too, for sure...About Indian whiskies (I mean genuinely fitting to Scottish standards in a way, using malted barley instead of treackle they use for local "consumption", to say the least), you have to try AMRUT, and for instance their basic "Single Malt", the peated "Fusion" (one of the most successful Indian whiskies worldwide) & then more limited releases (...). Rampur single malt (from another distillery) is also interesting & very different from those 2 other "export single malts"...Cheers !
@@WhiskeyNovice Yep, too bad it was your first one then...It is always the risk when you discover a distillery, not to be happy with a specific expression might put you off to try/get others...Cheers !
Cheers Jim. The reason I picked this, is because, like you, I was on the fence about it. It took me half a bottle before it started to open up, found it to be a bit unbalanced and rough around the edges to my palate at first, but I really enjoyed that second half of the bottle. I agree the added water makes a big impact for the better too. Never thought of comparing it with legacy, so great shout on that one as well.
🙏 can't thank you enough Menno. It's a prime example of an "experience whisky" I think. Like it or not, you wouldn't easily forget it.
Thanks for your input mate.
Another brilliant intro! This was really interesting and I'm excited to try this now and watch the review again while sipping along. Just been a crazy week so the second viewing is going to have to wait. I'm glad I waited to comment until I saw Menno's comment. That makes a lot of sense so I think I'll give this a long time in the glass before I start tasting.
Cheers Bud. I'll be interested to hear what you think. It seems to be one of those whiskies that splits decision. I've heard a good few who really like and dislike it. Not your average whisky it would appear.
Thanks mate.
Thanks for this review Jim and also for reminding me about the Dealer's choice. I have had a curiosity about the latest Ardnamurchan release but not sure if that is under 100 pounds over there? Also have wondered about the Arran Bodega and Port finished releases (but admit I was a bit too lazy to scan your considerable archives to see if you had reviewed them already?). Anyway, just throwing these out there in case any of them is a possibility. Cheers!
Cheers Drew, much appreciated buddy. I will add those all to the list. I actually have those 2 Arrans already but nope, haven't reviewed them so....all cool.
Take care mate.
Lemon sherbets, Apple Tarts, Cola Cubes ... I love yours and Big Al's N.Irish tasting notes. Memories. Its partly why I watch you both. I understand your frame of reference. Never had an Indian whisky in all my piff, but I understand it's one of the biggest markets in the world. :)
Cheers Richard. I wish everyone knew those references but...it seems they're not an international thing. Only a matter of time before one smells like Tayto cheese'n'onion 😉😄.
Great review Jim👍🏻
Cheers Rikard.
Really interesting review Jim, particularly with big difference the water made! I've had a couple of Indian bottles and enjoyed them both, particularly the Amrut Fusion, which was I thought was just first class. I also really enjoy that Tomatin Legacy - well, more than enjoy it. Great watch mate, cheers.
Cheers Al. Yet to try the Amrut Fusion but have it lined up for reviewing later this year so....
Thanks buddy.
Brilliance review, Jim.
Have not tried this Paul John expression. Curious to find out.
Slàinte mhath
Slàinte Frank. I'll be interested to hear your views on it.
Have you reviewed other Paul John? I can did around and check, but this was an excellent conversation about how water can shift a whisky. Cheers!
Not yet Jon but, I've no doubt that in the future I will.
Cheers my friend.
Enjoyed this review Jim. I didn’t find this one too bad, but the ‘Bold’ is very good IMHO. Not had the Tomatin so can’t compare. Cheers 🥃🥃
Cheers Nick. Had a sample of the PJ Edited and, yet again, found it to be not bad. Neither would drive me to rush out and replace them but, it wouldn't put me off Paul John whisky either. Must try the Bold at some poimt.
Thanks buddy.
Tip toed around Indian Whisky but for some reason not managed to dive into it yet. The lemon sherbert note sounds decent but thinking may go for the Amrut Fusion as only heard great things. Nice one Jim. Cheers.
Yeah it's high on my list too. Cheers Jeff.
A funny little malt this. I found that it was also a very polarising one. My friends either really liked or really hated it. Me, I enjoyed it ok, but would not replace it. (If you want a really good entrance to Indian whisky, I highly recommend Amrut Fusion.)
But I would rather buy a case of it, than suffer through another bottle of Tomatin Legacy. I don't get the hype around this bottle, but maybe it's a question of batch variation? I remember thinness and bitter. Yeesh.
Cheers Bernd. Amrut Fusion will show up in a review later in the year.
I wouldn't rush to replace this PJ Brilliance either. I do like the Tomatin though. Would always have one about the cabinet.
Strange Menno picked that one (but I just read his comment so I understand), because it is my least favorite of their core range, and by far...because of all the reasons you gave before adding water...I prefer the Bold, the Edited even more, and first for me is their "Select Cask/Peated" (more than the unpeated version); Very personal too, for sure...About Indian whiskies (I mean genuinely fitting to Scottish standards in a way, using malted barley instead of treackle they use for local "consumption", to say the least), you have to try AMRUT, and for instance their basic "Single Malt", the peated "Fusion" (one of the most successful Indian whiskies worldwide) & then more limited releases (...). Rampur single malt (from another distillery) is also interesting & very different from those 2 other "export single malts"...Cheers !
Cheers Greg. The Amrut Fusion is on my horizon for reviews.
I'll definately try other Paul John expressions but, I wouldn't rush to replace this one.
@@WhiskeyNovice Yep, too bad it was your first one then...It is always the risk when you discover a distillery, not to be happy with a specific expression might put you off to try/get others...Cheers !
@@GregsWhiskyGuide ahh as you know my friend, I try to keep an open mind, so one bad experience rarely puts me off.
@@WhiskeyNovice Great !
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