The Kavalan SOLIST Manzanilla Cask extends the expressive range of the Kavalan Distillery, whose whiskies are known worldwide for their musically inspired names and multi-faceted aromas. Series such as Solist and Concertmaster have established themselves internationally and reflect the diversity of Taiwanese whisky production. This single cask bottling is matured in selected Manzanilla sherry casks, which are located directly on the coast and therefore offer particularly favorable conditions for maturation under flor yeast. The resulting style is similar to a fino sherry, but with an even more delicate, mineral-influenced texture with a subtle salty nuance.
The whisky is bottled as a genuine single cask and appears in natural cask strength at 58.6% by volume, naturally unchill-filtered and without colorants. Due to Taiwan's tropical climate, this Manzanilla Cask Single Malt matures exceptionally intensively, resulting in a complex structure that is characterized by the combination of sea breeze, flor yeast influence and cask character. The presentation in an elegant wooden box underlines the exclusive claim of this limited bottling and makes it a special highlight within the Solist series.
Awards:
- Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year - International Spirits Challenge 2025
- 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 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2021
- DOUBLE GOLD San Francisco Spirits Competition 2021
- GOLD San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
- DOUBLE GOLD San Francisco Spirits Competition 2016 (automated translation)
Tasting notes:
Color: Dark golden amber.
Nose: Fruity complexity with honeydew melon, toffee, cocoa, cider and maritime, slightly salty nuances.
Taste: Balanced body with a delicate saltiness, intense sweetness, vanilla, orange, melon and fresh mint.
Finish: Long-lasting, complex, with fruity depth and fine minerality.
This Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Cask harmonizes perfectly with Mediterranean dishes such as mildly marinated fish, creamy burrata or seafood risotto, as its light saltiness and fruity elegance ideally complement these flavours. It also goes well with light desserts such as lemon tart, honeydew melon sorbet or delicate vanilla cream, which absorb its fresh structure. A particularly harmonious contrast is created with mild cheeses such as young Manchego or soft Brie. Served neat, it reveals its maritime character at its most intense and is ideal for quiet moments of enjoyment in the evening. (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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