The Kavalan SOLIST Amontillado Cask presents the impressive signature of the Taiwanese Kavalan Distillery, which is valued for its high-quality production of single malt whisky under tropical maturation conditions. The use of selected Amontillado sherry casks lends this single cask bottling an aromatic depth that results from the special production method of this sherry. Amontillado is a dry, noble sherry, darker than fino and lighter than oloroso, which is first matured under a layer of flor and then aged oxidatively. The maturation of the Kavalan New-Make spirit in these special barrels creates characterful accents such as roasted almonds, hazelnuts and subtle caramel nuances, which are typical of this type of barrel.
The tropical storage in Taiwan accelerates the maturation process and creates a high concentration of aromas, giving this single cask whisky a particularly complex structure. It is bottled at natural cask strength with 56.3% by volume, naturally not chill-filtered. The high-quality presentation in an exclusive wooden box underlines the special collector's value of this limited bottling within the Kavalan Solist series, which stands for precise cask selection and exceptional intensity.
Awards:
- Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year - International Spirits Challenge 2025
- DOUBLE GOLD at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024
- Distillery of the Year - International Spirits Competition 2021
- Distillery Visitor Center Trophy - International Spirits Competition 2021
- Worldwide Whiskey Trophy - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
- GOLD San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021
- GOLD San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016
- WORLD'S BEST SINGLE CASK SINGLE MAL World Whiskies Awards 2016 (automated translation)
Tasting notes:
Color: Rich Auburn with dark reflections.
Nose: Toasted almonds, hazelnuts, caramel, dried figs and sweet and sour plum.
Taste: Cherry, baked apple, coffee and cinnamon, underlaid with toffee and elegant wood notes.
Finish: Long-lasting, nutty, spicy and extremely harmonious.
This Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask goes perfectly with creamy desserts such as high-quality vanilla ice cream, whose cool texture clearly highlights the aromas of the whisky. It also harmonizes with buttery pastries, nut macaroons or mild cakes, which elegantly absorb the nutty cask character. An exciting aromatic contrast is created with savory dishes such as mature hard cheese or salted nuts. Served neat, it is ideal for quiet moments of enjoyment in which the complex influences of the Amontillado sherry cask can fully unfold. (automated translation)
Distributor/Importer:
Salud GmbH, Kapelstraat 16, 5401 EC Uden, Niederlande, support@saluddistribution.nl
Producer/Distillery:
Kavalan Distillery, No. 326, Section 2, Yuanshan Road, Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, Taiwan 264, China
Brand:
Kavalan Whisky
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