Kavalan Solist Ex Bourbon Cask B141231048A
As the name suggests, this single malt from the Taiwanese Kavalan distillery was matured in ex-bourbon casks - more precisely in first fill ex-bourbon casks. The Solist series is Kavalan's product range for cask strength bottlings.
The panel
Mean 85.5 · spread 1
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Kavalan
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Taiwan
- Strength
- 57.1% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
A first breath reveals a captivating coconut note, accompanied by a hint of tropical fruit. Malty flavours mingle with enticing vanilla, honey and a hint of caramel. The presence of oak rounds off the bouquet.
Palate
Ein cremiges Mundgefühl begrüßt den Gaumen, begleitet von einem Hauch von Sirup. Vanille und Honig tanzen in perfekter Harmonie mit fruchtigen Noten, während eine subtile Getreidepräsenz die Sinne erfrischt. Wie ein sanfter Luftzug lässt sich die Eiche auf der Zunge nieder und offenbart eine enorme Tiefe.
Finish
The finish is of medium length and leaves a pleasant warmth. A subtle bitterness tickles the palate, while spicy and dry nuances leave a lasting impression.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Kavalan Solist Ex Bourbon Cask shows just how much joy a tropical, malty whisky can bring – cask strength, intense, and with an enticing coconut note that immediately makes you crave the next sip. For anyone looking for a characterful dram that’s fun and never boring, this is a real winner.
Sascha
The Kavalan Solist Ex Bourbon Cask impresses with its balanced structure and clear cask strength, which precisely carries the vanilla and honey notes. The harmonious balance between fruitiness, oak, and a subtle bitterness makes it a technically convincing single malt with excellent drinking maturity.
What it is worth
No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.