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Review: Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded

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Review: Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded Indian Single Malt Whisky

If you've tried a lot of other Indian single malt whiskies, Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded is definitely worth adding to your list.
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Tasting Notes:

About:
Godawan Series 01 single malt release from India. Matured in the deserts of Rajasthan in Pedro Pedro Ximénez sherry casks before being finished in second-fill ex-bourbon barrels treated with Indian botanicals.
Appearance:
Light Sherry
Nose:
Madeira cake, orange wine, Barbados rum, cardamom and white chocolate.

Beautifully fragrant and sweet. The orange notes really set off these incredible smell of chai and bourbon casks. Very comforting.
Palate:
Gentle and very approachable start to the palate.

This reminds me of some great quality lowland whiskies. There’s light taste of straw, gentle bourbon oak, more chai, a touch of sage and more cardamom.

It’s easy going but not overly sweet. The balance of sweet, gentle spice and a touch of youthfulness at the end of the palate. It’s really well put together.
Finish:
Malty biscuits, barley grist, the final backdraft of flavour is all of those caramelised bourbon cask flavours of pecans, maple, bourbon coffee, a touch autumnal too with a cinnamon spice note, too.
Comments:
I really enjoyed this!

It’s unsuspecting and fairly layered with flavour that really suits this time of year (October).

I’d easily buy a bottle.

Who Should Buy Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded?

If you’ve tried a lot of other Indian single malt whiskies, this is something definitely worth adding to your list. The layered development of soft, comforting flavors, and that gentle spice that just adds autumn/festive warmth to everything. This liquid feels like an alcoholic hug from the tropical sub-continent.

The likes of Amrut and Paul John are a little more experimental, and good for that, too. But this just had a perfect simplicity of flavor and layering that makes it so welcoming to any whisky drinker.

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How Does Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded Compare To Scotch?

Indian single malt is made and aged in the same way as scotch whisky, just with a different weather environment around it. The high temperatures mean that evaporation is significantly higher, and cask influences are huge in comparison to scotch. But the age is still the same.

But if you’re into Speyside and even the more expensive styles of Lowland whiskies of the farmyard style (Daftmill) – this fits in perfectly to that whole equation. Delicate flavors with a fair bit of complexity that deliver at a solid ABV with a more exotic location to originate from.

Final Thoughts?

This is a very tasty and well-put-together product that beats products like Indri in many different ways, but that’s a personal opinion. If you’re chasing a single malt with a more balanced profile than most of the scotch whisky that’s been released this year, this is the place you should be looking at.

Indian whisky has gained a solid reputation for all of the right reasons in the last decade, and this is one that adds to that roster of tastiness with a very balanced and delicate approach. Add it to the list!

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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