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Kavalan Solist Vinho Cask

By Miguel in Tasting , Kavalan

“Very nice! Overwhelming but really nice! I love this Kavalan”

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Kavalan Solist Vinho Cask
A slightly strange experiment from Kavalan, using first fill American wine casks for maturation after planing and retoasting the wood. Measured wine influence with some great classic American oak flavours.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, fruits, biscuits, citrus.

Palate (90): powerful. honey, fruits, wood, pepper, floral, citrus.

Finish (89): longer than average. honey, floral, biscuits.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Solist Vinho Cask with 90 points over 100.

Tasting King Car Whisky

By Miguel in Tasting , Kavalan

“Very good whisky. Definitively Kavalan is creating awesome drams. This King Car is delicious with just a touch of smoke on nose”

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King Car

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, fruits, floral, fresh, vanilla, wood, smoke.

Palate (90): powerful, oily. honey, nuts, leather, fruits, tropical fruits.

Finish (90): longer than average. honey, pepper, nuts.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this King Car with 90 points over 100.

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Kavalan Solist Vinho Cask: Impressive whisky

By Miguel in Kavalan

“Very nice! Overwhelming but really nice! I love this Kavalan”

90
Kavalan Solist Vinho Cask
A slightly strange experiment from Kavalan, using first fill American wine casks for maturation after planing and retoasting the wood. Measured wine influence with some great classic American oak flavours.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, fruits, biscuits, citrus.

Palate (90): powerful. honey, fruits, wood, pepper, floral, citrus.

Finish (89): longer than average. honey, floral, biscuits.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Solist Vinho Cask with 90 points over 100.

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask: A huge step in the perfect direction

By Miguel in Tasting , Kavalan

“Incredible! Such improvement from the one I tried last year. I am enjoying this Kavalan Solist a lot”

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Kavalan Solist Sherry Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
One of the most sought after whiskies from Kavalan's range, matured in sherry casks and one of the most sherried whiskies we've ever had. Big, rich and dark - an impressive dram from the Taiwanese distillery.

This dram has a mahogany-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, leather, raisins, citrus.

Palate (90): powerful. honey, leather, pepper, citrus, nuts.

Finish (90): longer than average. honey, nuts, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Solist Sherry Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky with 90 points over 100.

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TWE Whisky Show 2012 [Part 1]

By Miguel in Featured , Jameson , Glenlivet , Chivas , Johnnie Walker , Cardhu , The Balvenie , Talisker , Kavalan , Brora

Taking place during October, 6th and 7th, The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show is a fantastic, although expensive, experience that you can’t miss if like me you love single malt whiskies.

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Day One

Here I am! In London! For TWE Whisky Show. As Oliver Klimet from Dramming is also going to attend it we plan together a meeting in London for a few beers and nice british pub food at Lord Wargraves. Billy Abbot from The Whisky Exchange also join us.

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Kavalan Single Malt Port Cask Finished Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Kavalan

“A Kavalan finished in Port casks that smells like american pie. Really interesting.”

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Kavalan Single Malt Port Cask Finished
This Kavalan Port Cask is bottled at 40% ABV and is matured in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to Port casks. It is currently only available in Taiwan and major cities in China, with a bottle costing around 50.
Many thanks to King Car Distillery for this sample of Kavalan. I have hear that these great whiskies will soon be available in USA and UK. They really worth the waiting.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. sweet, biscuits, baked apples, dried fruits, dates, wood, a little citrus, almonds.

Palate (87): oily, creamy, powerful. sweet, wood, spices, fruits, figs, baked apples, citrus.

Finish (87): longer than average. wood, fruits, sweet, candies.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Single Malt Port Cask Finished with 88 points over 100.

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Kavalan

“Oh godness! Such greatness! This sherry bomb looks more like aged in a sweet oloroso with a good amount of moscatel cask. It works really well. Get one ( or two )”

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Kavalan Solist Sherry Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
One of the most sought after whiskies from Kavalan's range, matured in sherry casks and one of the most sherried whiskies we've ever had. Big, rich and dark - an impressive dram from the Taiwanese distillery.
Many thanks to King Car Distillery for this sample of Kavalan. I have hear that these great whiskies will soon be available in USA and UK. They really worth the waiting.

This dram has a treacle-like color.

Nose (92): more than average. varnish, honey, raisins, citrus, vanilla. There is greatness inside this whisky

Palate (92): powerful, oily. raisins, wood, honey, citrus, spices, leather, chocolate.

Finish (92): longer than average. raisins, honey, tropical fruits.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Solist Sherry Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky with 92 points over 100.

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Some people have told me that they didn’t like this one. I find it quite interesting but smells and taste more like a brandy than like a whisky. Perhaps the sherry cask have had too much influencie on the whisky. Anyway, in my opinion is a whisky that is worth trying.


Kavalan Solist Bourbon Cask Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Kavalan

“The best from the Kavalan range. A rather good whisky with lovely floral themes tuned with spices and vanilla.”

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Kavalan Solist Bourbon Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
A perfect showcase for the quality of Kavalan's Taiwanese made and matured spirit - a single cask bottling from a first-fill bourbon cask. Rich and fruity with lots of woody spice.
Many thanks to King Car Distillery for this sample of Kavalan Solist Bourbon Cask. I have hear that these great whiskies will soon be available in USA and UK. They really worth the waiting.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (91): more than average. floral, vanilla, citrus, wood, a bit mango, a little apples.

Palate (90): oily, creamy, powerful. floral, spices, vanilla, wood, grass, citrus, biscuits, liquorice.

Finish (90): long. vanilla, wood, fruits, a little floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Solist Bourbon Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky with 90 points over 100.

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Kavalan Single Malt Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Kavalan

“A rather good whisky that may soon be lauched in Europe. Interesting combination of fruits and vanilla.”

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Kavalan Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
The flagship single malt from Taiwan's Kavalan. Only operating since 2005 they have wowed the world with their young but full flavoured whisky, concentrating on their signature flavours of tropical fruit.
Many thanks to King Car Distillery for this sample of Kavalan. I have hear that these great whiskies will soon be available in USA and UK. They really worth the waiting.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (90): strong. mango, pears, cereals, vanilla, a little wood, floral.

Palate (89): smooth, oily, powerful. sweet, fruits, spices, wood, grass, citrus.

Finish (89): long. vanilla, honey, floral, a bit liquorice.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Kavalan Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky with 89 points over 100.

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