A Can’t-Miss Collector’s Dream from Kavalan
Kavalan “Solist” Amontillado Sherry Cask Energy 57.8% ABV Single Barrel Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
(Beforehand $600) ($249.99)
“Like all of the Solist whiskeys, that is clearly distinctive and a lot enjoyable to drink.”
— David Othenin-Girard, Okay&L Spirits Purchaser
On the cornerstone of this coveted whiskey line, the sherry-aged casks current the quintessential Kavalan poise and style that has gained this iconic distillery its numerous accolades and awards through the years, together with the 2021 Distillery of the 12 months on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors, in addition to a near-maniacal following among the many most dedicated collectors. The third entry in a trifecta of really spectacular Solist casks, this amontillado barrel is a worthy follow-up to its manzanilla predecessor that we provided just a few weeks in the past and a definite specimen from its sister amontillado cask. Whereas the 56.3% ABV amontillado cask is far more on the gentle, opulent, fruit-driven aspect, this 57.8% ABV cask takes on all the acquainted Kavalan structural backbone, with a savory profile that simply screams of its sherry-aged character. For individuals who picked up both or each of the earlier two casks, you’re in a for the deal with of a lifetime do you have to get your arms on this one and do a side-by-side comparability. There are few whiskeys on the earth that examine to those, and proudly owning all three casks, particularly at our jaw-dropping pricing, is a chance that no severe spirits collector ought to go up.
David Othenin-Girard | Okay&L Spirits Purchaser | Evaluate Date: August 17, 2022
Good Lord, these Kavalan casks are actually over-delivering. It’s a disgrace we will’t have these merchandise on a regular basis, however right here we go. Drink now or perpetually maintain your peace. The Amontillado is such an unbelievable fashion of wine and so uncommon to see within the malt growing old course of that tasting these barrels is an absolute deal with. If you happen to want a refresher, the Amontillado is a wine made within the oloroso fashion after being aged like a fino. In different phrases, we’re speaking over 15 years to make a correct one and certain for much longer for the standard barrels they’ve right here on the King Automobile Distillery. The colour is a vibrant, burnished amber. The aromas are pure butterscotch, rancio, roasted almonds, strawberry jam, fenugreek, maple syrup, and cacao nibs. On the palate, it’s surprisingly lifted, shedding the daring, nutty character in favor of stewed apricots, recent cinnamon, quince, marmalade, toasted vanilla, and new leather-based. With water it brightens additional however doesn’t lose the savory spine and provides some honeysuckle and extra stone fruit. Like all of the Solist whiskeys, that is clearly distinctive and a lot enjoyable to drink.
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