Kavalan
Kavalan
43%
NAS
First introduced to the U.S. in April 2024, this Taiwanese single malt is a blend of whiskies finished in Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel casks. Bearing no age statement, this single malt is bottled at 86 proof.
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Strong sherry influence on the nose. It’s creamy and fruity with some welcome spice notes. Granny Smith apple, cherries, maple, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, strawberries and cream
Fairly viscous mouthfeel for 86 proof. A big char note is joined by cherries, oatmeal raisin cookies, almonds, caramel, cinnamon, tobacco, strawberries and rosemary.
A long finish concludes with clove, oak, a kiss of tannin, tobacco, cinnamon and nutmeg.
A good example of sherry-finished malt done well. This is easy to sip and light yet solidly complex and viscous.
85
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