Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Cask Strength Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky (1000ml)

A benchmark for Asian whisky, Kavalan's Solist Oloroso Edition is Taiwan's answer to the sherry bombs of Scotland. Summed up as "Macallan on steroids", the distillery benefits from several excellent cask suppliers that allow them to recreate a trademark style on a regular basis: Super-concentrated with flavours of dark fruit, chocolate and spice, and usually needing water to open up its complex layers, reviewers highlight the whisky's richness, sweetness and distinctive tropical/fermented fruit character alongside traditional sherry notes. Some batches are extreme and close to being overly oaked. Others strike a fine fruit-oak balance. Whichever you get, you're in for an memorable drinking experience. We recommend letting the whisky sit in the glass for 15-20 minutes to fully open up. ABVs will vary, with stock at the time of writing landing at 51.6% ABV - also boasting one of darkest colours of any Kavalan we've encountered to date!