One never tires of Goa. From exploring its various personalities, its past, its present, its sheer decadence or perky cheer. For the true explorer, Goa always has a surprise tucked up its sleeve. Much like the Paul John Select Cask Peated. This Single Malt astonishes even a seasoned whisky aficionado. Unexpected flavours balance each other, offering the perfect tipple. It is a wholesome Goan experience, packed into every sip.

Nose: The smoky, sweet and earthy fragrances have mellow resonances of spice.

Palate: As the crisp Muscovado and Demerara sugars create layered nuances, the smokiness of the Single Malt sets in, creating a perfect balance. A hint of spice radiates from the hickory and Dominican-style cocoa.

Finish: The delicate finish of this Single Malt has notes of Dominican cocoa laced with the tart edge of marmalade.

Color: Golden mahogany.

Pairing: This extremely complex whisky needs food that can complement it well. Tender, juicy steaks and blue cheese can help you unravel every nuance of this magnificent malt from Goa.

Marko Karakasevic, the 13th generation Master Distiller, created the Wolves' Malted Barley Series in 2011 with the first 12 barrels, followed by 12 more lots of 8-12 barrels. Each lot was distilled over 10 days in a small, copper pot still from Cognac, France, producing a rich, thick distillate. The series is unique, with variations in barley sources, yeasts, and maltings. The barrels, sourced from top cooperages in Napa Valley, were toasted and charred in six different levels, resulting in noticeable differences across each lot. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in a sheepskin label and numbered by hand in Los Angeles.

The Signature expression shows bright topaz hues on appearance which open a door to orchard fruit profiles, macerated black cherry and biscuit notes balancing the zest of marmalade jam, lingering cocoa and dark-berry flavours.

Prize winning ex fortified barrels impart an unrivalled finish of dried fruit intensity, delivering a seamless rich depth of character that lingers long on the palate.

TASTING NOTES

The Signature expression shows bright topaz hues on appearance which open a door to orchard fruit profiles, macerated black cherry and biscuit notes balancing the zest of marmalade jam, lingering cocoa and dark-berry flavours.

COLOUR: Polished copper heart with bright topaz hues.

NOSE: Orchard fruit profiles, macerated black cherry and biscuit notes.

PALATE: : Extremely well rounded with a pleasant mouth feel. Zesty marmalade jam, lingering cocoa and dark-berry flavours.

FINISH: Prize winning ex fortified barrels impart an unrivalled finish of dried fruit intensity, delivering a seamless rich depth of character that lingers long on the palate.

AWARDS

PLATINUM, CONSUMERS CHOICE SIP Awards 2022
TOP 100 SPIRITS 95pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
GOLD London Spirits Competition 2023
GOLD San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
GOLD World Whisky Masters (Spirits Business Mag) 2022
GOLD Luxury Masters (Spirits Business Mag) 2022
GOLD Whiskies of The World Awards 2022
GOLD London Spirits Competition 2022
GOLD Bartenders Brand Awards 2022
GOLD 94pts Beverage Testing Institute 2022

Distilled from 100% malted barley, grown in Colorado and the surrounding states, and malted in Golden, Colorado. It is mashed, fermented, distilled at Golden Moon distillery, and aged in New American Oak casks. It is then bottled at 46% ABV (92 Proof). Golden Moon Principium is a uniquely Colorado Whiskey. Golden Moon Principium has a warm, sweet and malty nose characteristic. Great malt character on the palate, with a nice sweetness, caramel notes, and a spiciness on the finish.

AWARD

Gold Medal, 2019 - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

A special edition of Indian single malt from the sunny Goan coasts, the Oloroso is a sensational explosion of incredible flavours. With dark mahogany hues, this exquisite expression presents an aromatic tapestry of sherry influenced fragrances of peach and apricot with a light note of molassess and blood orange. Sublimely finished in Oloroso casks, its soft flavours are filed with a nutty chocolate and Melton Hunt cake. The long finish is intense and sweet with delicious heavy spices imbibed from the Oloroso casks and melded with a dash of coffee mocha and sumptuous dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Peach, apricot and light notes of molassess and blood orange.

Taste: Soft and sweet, with nutty chocolate and Melton Hunt cake.

Finish: Long, intense and sweet with delicious heavy spices imbibed from the Oloroso casks, a dash of coffee mocha and sumptuous dark chocolate.

Balance: An intense and a complex single malt with a sensational explosion of incredible flavours.

Colour: Dark Mahogany.

This is a unique and captivating spirit that combines the best of Australian whisky craftsmanship with the distinctive flavors of ginger beer. It is a testament to the innovative and adventurous nature of the Australian whisky industry.

The story behind Starward Ginger Beer Cask No. 7 begins with Starward Distillery, an award-winning whisky producer based in Melbourne, Australia. Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional whisky-making, Starward embraces a progressive approach to create whiskies that reflect the dynamic Australian climate and terroir.

What sets Starward Ginger Beer Cask No. 7 apart is its maturation process. After the initial aging in Australian red wine barrels, the whisky is transferred to casks that previously held ginger beer. This unconventional finishing technique imparts a distinctive character to the whisky, infusing it with the zesty and aromatic qualities of ginger and the subtle sweetness of the beer.

The result is a whisky that showcases a vibrant interplay of flavors. On the nose, Starward Ginger Beer Cask No. 7 offers enticing aromas of fresh ginger, citrus zest, and hints of oak. The palate reveals a harmonious combination of spicy ginger, rich maltiness, and a touch of sweetness reminiscent of the ginger beer. The whisky has a medium-bodied profile with a smooth and lingering finish, leaving a warm and satisfying sensation.

The use of ginger beer casks not only adds complexity to the flavor profile but also pays homage to the cultural heritage of Australia. Ginger beer has a long history in the country, being a popular beverage enjoyed by many Australians. By incorporating this iconic element into their whisky, Starward celebrates the nation's culinary traditions and creates a unique and memorable drinking experience.

Starward Ginger Beer Cask No. 7 is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to fully appreciate its intricate flavors. It can also be a delightful addition to creative whisky cocktails, where its distinctive character can bring a unique twist to classic recipes.

The whisky is a limited edition release, further adding to its allure. Each batch of Starward Ginger Beer Cask No. 7 is carefully crafted, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency. Its exclusivity makes it a sought-after bottle among whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Mithuna by Paul John, of the Paul John Zodiac series, is named after the Indian counterpart of the 3rd Zodiac sign Gemini.

Unpeated. Non chill-filtered. Matured in American virgin oak casks and finished in ex-bourbon casks.

Hues of old oak and sophisticated aromas of liquorice with gentle beeswax lead to a luxuriant delivery of ulmo honey on crisp toast, and tender notes of vanilla. Chewy flavours of coffee mocha, orange peel and delicate spice float on active tannins while gentle oils enjoy gists of dark cocoa tones. The finish is gratifyingly long and complex with multi-toned sugars and delicate honeys.

Renowned for contradictive strengths, the characteristics of Gemini are epitomized by this Indian single malt as mesmerizing layers of austere, dry tannins are challenged in equal measure by resplendent sugars and mocha on delicate oils.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Old oak

Nose: Aromas of liquorice, gentle beeswax with ulmo honey on crisp toast and tender notes of vanilla.

Palate: Coffee mocha, orange peel, delicate spice on active tannins with gentle oils and dark cocoa notes.

Finish: Long and complex with multi-toned sugars and delicate honey.

Maker Notes

We call it a "trophy release"

Introducing, Peated Finish. We took this special expression out of our whisky vault in celebration of our recent wins at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

This expression is a New World take on an old classic; It's a red wine barrel aged, single malt whisky finished in peated barrels straight off the rugged coast of Islay, Scotland. Melded with Starward's quintessential tropical notes and the smoky, earthy flavors from Islay’s coastal peat. Expect a whisky that's unlike any other. Peated Finish even won a Gold medal at the recent 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This is something special. 

Tasting notes

COLOR: Auburn

NOSE: Bright tropical fruits, toasted oak followed by a hint of sweet peat.

PALATE: Ripe red fruits, subtle peat smoke, yellow peach and mocha.

FINISH:  Palate slowly dries from the oak and has very long peated finish

Our History

Golden Moon Distillery was founded by Stephen Gould and Dr. Karen Knight in early 2008, specifically to produce premium artisan whiskies, brandies, liquors, and liqueurs using the best available ingredients and made with the same type of artisan production processes utilized by distillers making premium products in the mid-to-late 1800s.

​The heart of Golden Moon Distillery is Mr. Gould’s world-class research library containing hundreds of rare books on distillation and related products and processes, some dating back to the 1500s. Most of the collection dates from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, though there are a few titles that are much older, or newer.

​Maison De La Vie currently has four antique stills at our pilot plant in Golden. Our stills date from the early to mid-1900’s.

​Golden Moon Colorado Single Malt Whiskey is distilled from 100% malted barley, grown in Colorado and the surrounding states. Our Whiskey is malted in Colorado, aged for a minimum of one year in new oak casks, and then finished in used oak casks. Golden Moon Colorado Single Malt Whiskey is a uniquely Colorado Whiskey.

AWARDS

Double Gold Medal, 2016 - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Lineage is a marrying of the traditional Scotch Single Malts that have long been an inspiration to us with innovative approaches to grain and maturation to celebrate Texas provenance. Made from both Scottish and Texas-grown barley and aged in both refill and new oak barrels, Lineage celebrates both old and new traditions.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: Sweet and indulgent, sourdough starter and cream soda, mulled cider, bruised bananas and peaches, tea tree

TASTE: caramelized sweetness, soft oak, manuka honey, chestnuts and hint of red wine reduction

FINISH: late palate builds into the transition to finish, slight prickle with more tea tree, black tea and hint of cinnamon

Comes in a gift set that includes:

One bottle of Balcones Lineage 750ml

One bottle of Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon 50ml

One bottle of Balcones Texas Whiskey 50ml

One Balcones Whisky Glass

Hailing from the tropical shores of Goa, this exotic Indian single malt, in rich shades of dark copper, has complex aromas of fig and apricot with a rare hint of banana. On the palate are tremendous flavours of sweet barley with creamy butterscotch, dry fruits and a profuse Christmas cake. The finish is long and exquisite, with delectable chocolate fudge, delicate orange peel and hints of exotic wine drenched nuts. Much of the intrinsic characteristics of the Paul John PX owes allegiance to the famed intensely sweet and dark Spanish dessert sherry, having been gloriously finished in handpicked Pedro Ximenez casks.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Fig and apricot with a rare hint of banana.

Taste: Sweet barley with creamy butterscotch, dry fruits and Christmas cake.

Finish: Long and exquisite, with chocolate fudge, orange peel and exotic wine drenched nuts.

Balance: Intensely sweet like a dark Spanish dessert sherry, having been gloriously finished in handpicked Pedro Ximenez casks.

Color: Dark Copper.

Maker Notes

Our All-American creation, this whisky is aged in STR (Shaved-Toasted-Recharred) barrels. Double distilled in all-copper pot stills using domestic 2-row barley and water from the California Sierras. Bottled without chill-filtering to preserve its complexity. The result is an aromatic whisky with a delicate balance between the malt and oak notes. (46% ABV)

AWARDS

Double Gold Medal: New York International Spirits Competition

Double Gold Medal: San Francisco World Spirits Competition

TASTING NOTES

Color: Light golden

Nose: Lightly spicy with overtones of sweet caramel and butterscotch.

Palate: Complex cherry-like sweetness with notes of vanilla bean, nutmeg, and clove.

Finish: Smooth and round, filled with decadent flavors of candied fruits.

The seed for the nectar of the gods was sown in the barren desert. Many millennia have passed since barley has bloomed in the inhospitable climate of Rajasthan. For our uncompromising quest to create the finest spirits, we use the traditional Indian six row barley, which is cultivated using old indigenous practices that rely on organic and sustainable methods. The yield may be smaller but it lends a fruity and floral distinctive taste to the spirits.

The 10th in Penderyn’s Icons Of Wales Edition whiskies is called YMA O HYD. This is a patriotic anthem, written by Dafydd Iwan, and has been adopted by the Red Wall (Welsh football supporters). This whisky is produced in partnership with FA Wales as their official whisky for the Wales campaign at the World Cup in 2022. This 70cl bottle has an abv of 43% and is matured in American Rye Casks.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Fragrant, floral with baking spices, toffee, caramel, baked apples and pears.

Palate: Smooth with notes of sweet caramel, sultanas, baked apples with cinnamon; pepper & oak spices with a hint of ginger & cloves.

Finish: A caramel sweetness with herbal notes and peppery spices.

The First American Single Malt. Blend old-world tradition with Oregon ingenuity and you get McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey. Over 25 years ago, founder Steve McCarthy returned from a trip to Ireland determined to make his own single malt. Not only did he succeed, but in doing so ignited the craft American Single Malt Revolution. This is passion and craft, an Oregon original.

MCCARTHY’S 3-YEAR OREGON SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

TASTING NOTES: A robust and smoky nose and taste is complemented by hints of dried fruit, plum and a warm finish of honey and delicate peat.

RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Platinum - Sip Magazine’s Best of the Northwest Spirits Competition  (2022)

Innovation Award - SIP Awards (2022)

Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022)

90.5 Points, 1st Place - International Whisky Competition (2022)

Double Gold – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (2021)

Gold – Best of the Northwest, Sip Northwest (2020)

Crafted from malts finished in ex-bourbon, brandy and peated Oloroso casks, the chestnut-hued Paul John Christmas Edition 2022 from the exotic shores of Goa, offers rich aromas of sweet oak, dry spice and baked apples and peaches, enhanced with dark chocolate. Soft flavours of mellow peat, orange dark chocolate and a light peppery spice laced with delicious plum cake and butterscotch lead to a deep, creamy, and lingering finish of a profuse hazelnut.

The 5th Edition of the limited Christmas Edition series from the award-winning Paul John Indian Single Malt, this rare malt presents the delightful magic of Christmas!

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich aromas of sweet oak, dry spice, baked apples and peaches, enhanced with dark chocolate.

Palate: Soft and sweet flavours of mellow peat, orange dark chocolate, and a light peppery spice laced with delicious plum cake and butterscotch.

Finish: Deep, creamy and lingering with a profuse hazelnut laced with dark chocolate.

Colour: Rich chestnut

TASTING NOTES: The balance of peat and oak, the subtle sweetness that lets you in the door and the tempting smell of a nearby campfire, all balance out to make an exceptional whiskey. 

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

94 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2022)

Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022)

Double Gold - SIP Awards  (2022)

Gold, 91 Points - Bartender Spirits Awards  (2022)

92 Points - Whiskey Advocate Magazine (2023)

Meet the latest Starward innovation, Stout Cask. We took our award-winning spirit and aged it in coveted imperial stout barrels sourced from one of our favorite neighborhood Melbourne breweries. This first-of-its-kind single malt is a unique marriage of craft distilling and craft brewing. The result is rich, dark, and delicious.

Tasting notes

COLOR: Deep gold  

NOSE: Tropical fruit, vanilla, chocolate-covered cookies

PALATE: Banana ice cream, ripe plum, cacao

FINISH: Malty chocolate

Maker Notes

As a symbol of our offering to the makers who came before us and whose inspiration roused us to seek a future all our own, Cataleja Texas Single Malt is one of the most complex and unique whiskies in our portfolio. The Single Malt made with 100% Golden Promise Malted Barley was first aged in refill casks, then in a variety of decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons: Moscatel, Amontillado Dulce, Oloroso, & Palo Cortado. The word Cataleja is a loose translation of the English word spyglass. As we chart our course, we honor our elders by viewing the horizon through their lens, learning the lessons we need to chart our own course and ensuring the future of Texas whiskies and American Single Malts.

TASTING NOTES

ON THE NOSE, Cataleja is bright yet earthy with notes of brandied figs dusted with smoked paprika that build to sautéed apricots served on an olive wood spoon. Deeper breaths reveal sophisticated savory notes of sobrasada garnished with orange zest, mossy cherry cavendish, and venison jerky in browned butter.

ON THE PALATE, it is sticky with brooding notes of medjool dates stuffed with cashew butter, cacao nib, and ground clove which transitions to vibrant notes of eucalyptus oil and burnt lemon peel. Pineapple kebabs on matchstick and cinnamon skewers fade to a bittersweet finish of licor de hierbas and affogato made with cherry ice cream.

Maker Notes

Filey Bay is the first single malt whisky made in, and of, Yorkshire. Why 'of Yorkshire'? Because it's created by us from field to bottle, here on the coast.

In June 2016, we ran the stills for the first time and filled our first casks. Filey Bay First Release was bottled in September 2019 and since then Filey Bay has grown and prospered. Scroll down to see how our unique still set up and distinctive casking has created a range of interesting, exciting and delicious whiskies.

Tasting Notes: Rich and Complex | Flavours of black treacle, cranberry, cocoa and cola sweets