Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask
70cl - 57.8% ABV
| Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Matured Single Malt is a fruity and rich single malt whisky made using traditional methods in the north east of Taiwan. This whisky is fully matured in first fill Oloroso sherry butts, usually reserved for the ultra-premium “Solist” range, giving the whisky it’s complex, oily texture and notes of dried fruits, chocolate and roasted coffee. This whisky is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to bring out all of the rich sherried flavours. Or mixed into an old fashioned or Manhattan cocktail. |
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask
70cl - 57.8% ABV
| Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Matured Single Malt is a fruity and rich single malt whisky made using traditional methods in the north east of Taiwan. This whisky is fully matured in first fill Oloroso sherry butts, usually reserved for the ultra-premium “Solist” range, giving the whisky it’s complex, oily texture and notes of dried fruits, chocolate and roasted coffee. This whisky is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to bring out all of the rich sherried flavours. Or mixed into an old fashioned or Manhattan cocktail. |
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich and dark flavours dominate from the very beginning: raisins, stewed prunes, PX-sherry sweetness, marzipan, spiced fruit cake and salty liquorice.
Palate
More savoury than suggested from the nose, although still packed with fruit – sour plums, sharp red grapes and cloves are joined by rich fruit cake, cinnamon sugar, marzipan and a background hint of black liquorice. Water helps open up the whisky, adding butter and cream, and sweetening the fruity notes.
Finish
Long and spicy, with dark fruit and clove lingering.
Comment
Excellent cask-selection is paramount for this whisky, as the wood has provided so much of the flavour. However, the fruity character of Kavalan’s spirit still shines through.