Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Cask Strength Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (750ml)

World's Best Single Cask Single Malt Whisky 2016
- World Whisky Awards.

NB: Alc./Vol. may vary from batch to batch.

Other reviews... Hints of raisin and coconut on the nose, but essentially what we have here is a toffee smoking a cinnamon flavoured cigar. The palate opens with a nice burst of sweet fresh fruit – guava and melon - front to mid palate, after which the wood takes over; a Christmas pine hit, the fruit now acting as flamboyant outriders, the caramels rushing in to fill the gap. The finish is long and dry and punches into the throat. 55.6% Alc./Vol.
- World Whisky Awards 2016

...Floor 5 of the Kavalan warehouse is packed with their best sherry casks. The story begins with sultana, Brazil nut, vanilla pod, dates, and chocolate macaroons. The palate has ripe fruit, cherry, date, coffee, candied orange, chocolate, mocha, fruit pastilles, and some pepper, ending with bitter coffee notes. Cutting the strength provokes more citrus, though it reverts back to mocha eventually. Outstanding whisky and definitely the best of the bunch.
94 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2017)