Kavalan
8.6

Kavalan

Solist Vinho Single Cask

ABV 57.8%

Another belter from Taiwan that is well worth looking out for.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Kavalan

Brand

Kavalan

Bottler

Solist Vinho Single Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

57.8%

ABV

Taiwan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Full on sweetness from the start; chocolate pennies, caramel wafer bars, sherbet dibdaps, hints of marzipan and icing sugar too.

Palate: The tannins from the oak come through slowly, taking over the sweetness. In time, becomes a little like tiramisu: coffee, cream and a little liqueur.

Finish: Big and punchy, but then fades, leaving a cream and liqueur edge.

Comment: Another belter from Taiwan that is well worth looking out for.

Score: 8.7

Lyndsey Gray

Taster

Nose: Opening the door to an old fashioned sweetie shop – green apple laces, Irn Bru bars, liquorice and rows of freshly polished mahogany shelves.

Palate: Charred oak, toasted rosemary and freshly brewed coffee dominates. Baked apples and peaches with cherry ice cream begin to appear with the addition of water.

Finish: As the heat tails off, the finish dries into a chalky texture.

Comment: The perfect combination for a coffee and apple pie break.

Score: 8.5

8.6
Overall Score

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