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Whisky Solist Oloroso Cask Velier 70cl - Kavalan
KavalanWhisky 70 cl 58.6% vol Notes of sherry, dried fruit, spices
$168.16−16%($240.23/ℓ)
Recommended price: $199.72
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Technical information
- Producer
- Kavalan
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 58.6%
- Aging
- Aged in Oloroso cask
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of sherry, dried fruit, spices
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water
- Type of cask
- Oloroso sherry casks
- Distillation method
- Column still distillation
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Not cold filtered
- Color
- Dark amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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The whisky Solist Oloroso Cask Velier by Kavalan represents an artisanal excellence born from the intimate valleys of Taiwan, an emerging and surprising territory in the production of spirits. This single malt is matured in oak casks that previously held Oloroso, a Spanish fortified wine that imparts a unique and refined complexity to the distillate.
On the nose, rich aromas of dried fruit, sweet spice notes, and hints of toasted wood are perceived, elegantly intertwined with scents of caramel and honey. On the palate, it reveals a soft and enveloping structure with the persistence of raisins, dried figs, and a subtle note of vanilla, a clear result of aging in Oloroso casks. The finish is long, warm, with a slightly smoky touch that adds depth.
Perfect to accompany dry sweets, aged cheeses, or even for contemplative tastings, this whisky is an invitation to discover the distilling art of Kavalan, capable of blending Scottish tradition with the unique character of the Taiwanese subtropical climate. A true gem for aficionados of niche, high-quality whisky.
On the nose, rich aromas of dried fruit, sweet spice notes, and hints of toasted wood are perceived, elegantly intertwined with scents of caramel and honey. On the palate, it reveals a soft and enveloping structure with the persistence of raisins, dried figs, and a subtle note of vanilla, a clear result of aging in Oloroso casks. The finish is long, warm, with a slightly smoky touch that adds depth.
Perfect to accompany dry sweets, aged cheeses, or even for contemplative tastings, this whisky is an invitation to discover the distilling art of Kavalan, capable of blending Scottish tradition with the unique character of the Taiwanese subtropical climate. A true gem for aficionados of niche, high-quality whisky.
Distillery
Kavalan
Yilan CountyTaiwanSince 2005
Kavalan is a Taiwanese producer of single malt whisky, part of the King Car Group, based in Yuanshan (Yilan County). Founded in the 2000s, it is known for maturing whisky in subtropical climates, experimenting with different cask types and for the STR (Shave‑Toast‑Rechar) technique.
- First commercial single malt distillery in Taiwan (a King Car Group project).
- Rapid international rise thanks to single cask releases and maturation in subtropical climates.
- Developer of the STR (Shave‑Toast‑Rechar) technique for barrique treatment.
- Extensive core range production and the 'Solist' single cask series.
Specialities
- single malt whisky
- single cask / cask strength releases
- whisky matured in wine and sherry casks
- tropical‑matured whisky
The story
The project was launched under the King Car Group umbrella; production facilities began operation in 2005 and the first commercial single malt release (Kavalan Classic) was on 4 December 2008. The brand quickly gained international visibility thanks to a strategy focused on selected cask maturations and single cask releases.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills (pot stills).
Ageing
Maturation in local warehouses under a subtropical climate that accelerates interaction between spirit and wood; use of ex‑bourbon casks, wine casks and sherry/port casks; application of the STR (Shave‑Toast‑Rechar) technique on some barriques to modify and harmonise the wood profile.
Raw materials
- malted barley
- water
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