Paul John Visitor Centre: Discover the Art of Indian Single Malt
Experience the art of whisky making at India's first single malt distillery visitor center in Goa. Tours and tastings available.
The Paul John Visitor Centre, located in Goa's Cuncolim Industrial Area, offers an immersive journey into the world of Indian single malt whisky. Explore the distillery, witness the whisky-making process from start to finish, and sample award-winning expressions.
A brief summary to John Distilleries (Paul John Visitor Centre)
- M 21, Cuncolim Industrial Area., Cuncolim, Cavorem, Goa, 403703, IN
- +917447788979
- Monday 11 am-4 pm
- Tuesday 11 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 11 am-4 pm
- Thursday 11 am-4 pm
- Friday 11 am-4 pm
- Saturday 11 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Pre-booking a tour is recommended, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
- Visitors must be 18 years or older to participate in distillery tours and tastings.
- Photography is prohibited inside the warehouses.
- There are no restaurants nearby, so it's recommended to have lunch before visiting.
Getting There
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Driving
The Paul John Visitor Centre is located in the Cuncolim Industrial Area. From Cuncolim, follow the main road towards the industrial area. Once in the industrial area, look for the mango yellow facade of the visitor center. Parking is available at the visitor center. There are no tolls on this immediate final approach.
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Public Transport
From Margao, take a bus towards Cuncolim. Get off at the Cuncolim bus stand. From there, you can hire a local taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach the Cuncolim Industrial Area, where the Paul John Visitor Centre is located. The taxi/auto-rickshaw fare should be approximately ₹100-₹200. A bus from Dabolim to Cuncolim costs ₹50 - ₹80.
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