{"product_id":"kavalan-ex-bourbon-oak-single-malt-whisky-750ml","title":"Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak is a Taiwanese single malt matured in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks. It is the cask-strength Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon brought down to 46% ABV with Kavalan's pure spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKavalan, in Yilan County in north-eastern Taiwan, has become one of the most awarded whisky makers in the world. Taiwan's warm, humid climate accelerates maturation, so the bourbon casks bring rich vanilla and tropical fruit to the spirit in a fraction of the time it would take in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale golden in colour, it offers clean, fresh tropical fruitiness with vanilla, coconut and spices, along with banana and nutmeg. The palate has a soft, well-balanced natural sweetness, with vanilla, oak spices, creamy barley and coconut, round and complex with silky smoothness, and the finish brings exotic spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tall bottle makes it a fine gift for lovers of fruity, vanilla-rich whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKavalan's distillery sits between the mountains and the Pacific, drawing pure spring water from the Snow Mountain range, and its whiskies have collected top honours at international competitions since the distillery opened in 2005. Ex-bourbon casks are the classic choice for showing a distillery's own character, and here they let Kavalan's bright, fruity spirit shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaiwan's subtropical heat means each year in the cask counts for far more than in Scotland, with a much larger share evaporating as the angels' share, so the whisky gains depth and smoothness at a remarkable pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, vanilla, coconut, banana and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural sweetness, vanilla, oak spice and creamy barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yilan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with tropical fruit, coconut desserts or white chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it relate to Solist ex-Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the Solist ex-Bourbon brought down to 46% with spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023282401589,"sku":"VWS_7261","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9615.webp?v=1793653596","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kavalan-ex-bourbon-oak-single-malt-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}