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Whisky Solist Sherry Cask 70cl - Kavalan

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Whisky 70 cl 57.1% vol Fruity, notes of sherry, vanilla, spices

$168.79−15%($241.13/ℓ)
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Technical information

Producer
Kavalan
Type
Whisky
Format
70 cl
Gradation
57.1%
Aging
Several years in sherry casks
Aromatic profile
Fruity, notes of sherry, vanilla, spices
Ingredients
Malted barley, water
Type of cask
Sherry casks
Distillation method
Copper pot still distillation
Number of distillations
1 or 2
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The Whisky Solist Sherry Cask by Kavalan is a premium spirit that tells the refined art of Taiwanese distillation. Produced in the Yilan region, where the humid and temperate climate contributes to a unique aging process, this single malt whisky is matured entirely in ex-sherry casks, imparting aromatic intensity and a richness that captivates from the very first sip.

Visually, it presents a deep amber color, reflecting the slow interaction with the Spanish oak wood. On the nose, a complex dance of dried fruit, raisins, sweet spices, and light hints of dark chocolate unfolds. The palate is enveloping, with a sophisticated balance between softness and structure, characterized by a persistent finish where notes of candied orange, nutmeg, and a touch of tobacco harmoniously alternate.

This whisky is ideal for a meditative tasting moment, paired with dark chocolate desserts or aged cheeses, enhancing its warm and complex nuances. A delightful testament to the new excellence distilled beyond traditional boundaries.

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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