Kavalan - Solist Cask Strength - Vinho Barrique, 57.1%

Kavalan

Type - Single malt whisky
Vintage- 2014
Bottled - 2020
Cask Type - wine cask
Cask Number- W140115011A
Age - 5-6YO
Strength - 57.1% vol.
Content - 700ml
Number of bottles- 181 bottles


Awarded WWA's "World's Best Single Cask Single Malt Whisky" in 2015 (not from this same cask, of course)
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Kavalan VINHO barrel aged original whisky, using the world's best wine casks, air-dried in white oak barrels for two years, adopting the technology of roasted barrels. The first batch was hand-roasted by themselves, showcasing VINHO's unique special flavor. It is a perfect whisky that combines art and science.

Color- Deep autumn golden.
Nose- Blooming with fruity aromas like melon, mango, vanilla, and caramel sweetness, harmoniously blended with wine characteristics.
Presents a delicate and balanced nose, perfectly showcasing the exquisite combination of fruit and oak.
Palate- Extremely sweet. Almonds, dark chocolate, toffee, honey, and mango dance on the tongue.
Clean finish. The complex flavors are embodied in the finest malt whisky, with a rich mouthfeel that is worth savoring repeatedly.

Received two bottles