Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique is a Taiwanese single malt matured in Portuguese red wine barriques and bottled at cask strength, here at 56.3%.
Kavalan's Solist range of single cask bottlings is built on barrels that were toasted and re-charred before filling. The Vinho Barrique expression won a Double Gold at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, per PR Newswire.
A 2018 edition at 56.3% is listed by The Whisky Exchange; strengths vary by batch, so check this bottle's label for cask details.
Awards & Recognition
- Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2018), per PR Newswire
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dark chocolate, vanilla and ripe mango (The Whisky Exchange, 2018 edition).
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Palate: Rich wine-barrel fruit and spice.
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Finish: Long.
Specifications
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Producer: Kavalan
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Style: Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky, cask strength
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Cask: Portuguese red wine barrique
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Proof / ABV: 112.6 proof (56.3% ABV)
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Region: Taiwan
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Add a few drops of water and sip neat.
Cask-strength release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cask is it matured in?
Portuguese red wine (vinho) barriques, toasted and re-charred.
What proof?
112.6 proof (56.3% ABV).
Is it single cask?
The Solist Vinho Barrique range is single cask, but we have no cask number for this bottle.
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