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Review: Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice Indian Single Malt Whisky

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Review: Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice Indian Single Malt Whisky

Much like Godawan 01, Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice is a gentle, complex liquid that has a lot to say for itself.
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Tasting Notes:

About:
Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice was mtaured in cherry wood casks and finished in botanical-treated casks, just like Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded.
Appearance:
Burnt Orange
Nose:
Fudge, toffee, and raisins! What a decadent, sweet start. Orange liqueur, cinnamon, lime zest, milk chocolate and tempered dark chocolate. It has the smack of high quality chocolate across the board. A touch of sea salt in this, too.
Palate:
An even softer approach than Series 01. Less of those spicy chai and bourbon notes, but some fresh fruit notes of apple and pears, but a cherry, raisin, and toffee run. In fact, it’s almost rum and raisin like.
Finish:
Oaky, gently drying, and with whispers of those milk and dark chocolate notes.
Comments:
I do prefer Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded, but this is as good for different reasons. The bourbon/coffee notes of 01 are replaced with these highland single malt notes of fudge and toffee.

Who Should Buy Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice?

Much like Godawan 01, Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice is a gentle, complex liquid that has a lot to say for itself. If you’re a little bored with typical sherry cask Scottish whisky, this seems like a great alternative that offers a solid foundation of rich flavors, with a long and lingering finish that has a really long dwell time. A few minutes after trying this, you’ll still be tasting it.

How Does Godawan 02 Fruit And Spice Compare To Scotch?

Sherry cask maturation is commonplace now, with a lot of places doing it well, and some others not so. But when the heat of India is unleashed on these rich, decadent sherry casks, the flavor they can unleash is quite remarkable. The fudge, toffee, and raisin notes unleashed from that wood, and the spirit, too, have really put down quite an incredible base for what seems to be a rather exciting Indian single malt brand.

Scotch is great, you’ve no doubt got your favorite, be it peated or not. But this is something that needs to be in every whisky cabinet. Not just because it’s Indian, but because it’s genuinely tasty – if you like a tasty, moreish single malt, please do pay attention to this

Final Thoughts?

This is an easy buy, hopefully, it’s available where you’re based. If Indian whiskies have not made their way onto your tongue yet, then I’d be sure to track this, or Godawan 01 down.

Layered with flavor and with a delicate, gentle building of taste and gentle spiciness, this is one of the most surprising and unassuming whiskies on the market.

Affordable, hopefully available, and has familiar flavors with a more exotic origin, be sure to taste this in any way possible. Be it at a festival, tasting event, or at your friend’s house. A lovely whisky.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer's passion for whisky is undeniable. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil manages The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curates an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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