🏷️ Features & Details
- Brand: Kavalan
- Type: Single Malt Whisky
- Age: Non-age statement (NAS)
- ABV: 54%
- Bottle Size: 50ml
- Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Cask
- Origin: Taiwan (Yilan County)
- Packaging: Glass bottle with distinctive pot still shape, presented in a gift box
👃 Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich aromas of spiced vanilla custard, banana, pear brulee, and French pastry. Some reviewers also detect hints of fruit gums, marshmallow, and candy floss.
- Palate: Creamy texture with flavors of honey, spices, and toasty oak. Some tasters describe it as having a juicy profile with stewed fruits and tropical notes like pineapple and kiwi.
- Finish: Smooth and elegant, with lingering notes of fruit and subtle wood spice. Some reviews highlight a dry and oaky finish with a touch of tartness.
🏆 Collectibility & Significance
- Awards: Won “Best Taiwanese Single Malt” at the 2022 World Whiskies Awards.
- Reputation: Kavalan is renowned for its innovative approach to whisky-making, utilizing Taiwan’s subtropical climate to accelerate maturation and develop unique flavor profiles.
- Collector’s Appeal: The Kavalan Sherry Oak is appreciated for its balanced complexity and the craftsmanship behind its creation.
🎁 Presentation & Use
- Ideal For:
- Whisky enthusiasts seeking a rich and balanced single malt
- Collectors of Taiwanese single malts
- Gifting occasions requiring a distinctive and flavorful whisky
- Serving Suggestion:
- Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors
- Pairs well with dark chocolate or dried fruits
- Occasions:
- Celebratory moments
- Whisky tastings
- Special gifts for whisky aficionados