Paul John Bold

Number 4 on the Paul John journey. Was disappointed with the Edited and Classic. This is a big step up. Lovely sweetness marries off against the peat and lovely creaminess carries the flavour. Not to sure if a 3 or 4. Perhaps 3.5 but will round up for now. Have to reassess sometime against an islay. After moving onto the peated 55% and sherry cask 60% I was graciously allowed another generous drop of this. Still held its own very nicely despite the lower abv. Whilst I don't hold Jim Murray's ratings in much regard I do see why he gave this a liquid gold and it's a top award winner for them. The only one of the range I'll def buy a bottle of