Single Malt Solist ex-Bourbon Cask No B101124001A
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not require further bottle aging, but remains stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted pork belly, dark chocolate truffles, mature Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Kavalan's Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask is a highly acclaimed single malt whisky matured in hand-selected fresh American ex-bourbon casks. Located in Yilan County, Taiwan, the distillery benefits from the pure meltwater of the Snow Mountain range. The intense subtropical heat of Taiwan accelerates the interaction between the spirit and the oak, achieving a depth of maturation in just a few years that would take decades in cooler climates. This specific single cask release, non-chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength, showcases the vibrant tropical fruit notes—such as coconut, vanilla, and ripe mango—that have become the signature of Kavalan's rapid aging process, reflecting the pioneering spirit of the King Car Group.
🍾 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.