Paul John The Doppelgänger: Why This Whisky Costs ₹8,200

The Doppelgänger, a new single cask whisky, has hit the shelves in India. It is the fourth exclusive single cask release by Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky and the Single Malt Amateur Club (SMAC) India®. The whisky has a dark copper hue to it and notes of dried cherry, apricot, liquorice, and plum cake on the nose. On the palate, the whisky has subtle hints of spiced chocolate, warm cinnamon roll, vanilla, and fluffy caramel custard. From its current availability to its aging process, here’s what makes The Doppelgänger so special.

Why Does The Doppelgänger Cost INR 8,200?

This expression of the whisky only has around 156 bottles, which came from Cask #24194. They bring together the characteristics of Indian Single Malt and have the influence of American White Oak Sazerac Rye Cask, which was previously used to age Sazerac Straight Rye Whisky.

This is also the first time ever that a Sazerac Rye has been so central to the maturation of a whisky produced by the partnership between Paul John and SMAC Single Cask. As of now, it is available in the states of Goa and Karnataka and is priced at INR 8,200.

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What The Officials Had To Say About The Launch

Commenting on the release, Paul P. John, Chairman, Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky, said, “Our association with SMAC has always been about more than creating an exclusive bottle. It has been about bringing whisky enthusiasts closer to the spirit and making them part of the journey. The Doppelgänger is particularly special because the community experienced the cask without knowing its identity and chose it purely on what they found in the glass. That trust makes this fourth release a meaningful milestone in our journey together.”

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Summing Up

It is clear that The Doppelgänger is so much more than just a single cask whisky. It is also the latest chapter in the collaboration between two institutions dedicated to the art of distilling whisky. SMAC has been instrumental in cultivating and building the whisky club culture in India; with establishments like Paul John by its side, it can continue to do so with ease.