Whisky talks and distillery walks in South Goa

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UNDER THE SURFACE

Distilleries always come with barrelsful of drunken secrets hidden inside their cask cellars.

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SOUTH GOA CALLS

And, the Paul John Visitor Centre in the village of Cuncolim, in South Goa, awaits you with bottles of whisky and the story of how they got there.

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VINTAGE STEPS

Housed inside a Indo-Portuguese heritage bungalow, the Paul John Visitor Centre is your one stop shop, and the answer to any and all your questions about what actually happens behind the scenes.

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DETAILS, DETAILS

Let tour guide and visitor center manager, Bhavish Bopanna, take you on a walk through the types of whisky, the ingredients used to make them, and several other small details that make a big difference.

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DISTILLED POTIONS

Setting foot into the distillery, watch and learn through detailed explanations and real-life sights of how Paul John whisky is made from scratch.

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IN THE CELLAR

After which, a visit to the cask cellar where the barrels of whisky mature is an experience in itself.

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TIPSY NOTE

End your trip to the Paul John Visitor Centre on a tipsy note at the whisky tasting session that seals the deal and marks an end to your visit until it's time to visit again.

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DETAILS

WHAT: Distillery Tour

LOCATION: Paul John Visitor Centre, Cuncolim, South Goa

TOUR PACKAGES

1. Orange package: Rs 450 (Distillery tour only)

2. Burgundy package: Rs 750 (Distillery tour and tasting of 3 flagship)

3. Green package: Rs 1,000 (Distillery tour and tasting of 6 expressions)

4. Blue package: Rs 1,500 (Distillery tour and tasting 5 expressions)

TIMINGS: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm

CONTACT: +91 7447788979

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