Single Malt 15th Anniversary Oloroso Sherry Cask No S090606012A
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, slow-roasted duck breast, mature blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the subtropical climate of Yilan County, Taiwan, this exceptional single cask release from Kavalan highlights the distillery's pioneering approach to rapid maturation. Utilizing the pure, mineral-rich meltwater of the nearby Snow Mountain range, Kavalan benefits from intense heat and humidity, which dramatically accelerates the interaction between the spirit and the wood. This specific bottling, drawn from a hand-selected Spanish Oloroso Sherry cask (Cask No. S090606012A, distilled in June 2009), showcases the profound depth and complexity achievable under these unique conditions. The result is a whisky of immense richness, characterized by deep dried-fruit notes, dark chocolate, and warm baking spices, standing as a testament to Kavalan's mastery of cask maturation over its landmark anniversaries.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2005 by Tien-Tsai Lee of the King Car Group, Kavalan is Taiwan’s pioneer single malt whisky distillery, situated in the verdant alluvial plain of Yuanshan Township within Yilan County. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the Xueshan (Snow Mountain) range, the facility harnesses pure, mineral-rich mountain meltwater for mashing. Operating with traditional copper pot stills, Kavalan’s terroir expression is heavily defined by northeastern Taiwan’s intense subtropical humidity and fluctuating heat. Formulated in partnership with the late maturation specialist Dr. Jim Swan, this extreme climatic regime accelerates barrel extraction and oxidation, condensing years of aging into rapid cycles. Utilizing meticulously managed wood programs—most notably pioneering the Shave, Toast, and Re-char (STR) cask rejuvenation process alongside seasoned sherry and bourbon wood—Kavalan achieves extraordinary density, tropical fruit character, and structural finesse. Its benchmark Solist series, particularly the Vinho Barrique and Oloroso Sherry single-cask expressions, commands global critical prestige.