Single Malt Solist ex-Bourbon Cask No B101124001A
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not require further bottle aging, but remains stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted pork belly, dark chocolate truffles, mature Cheddar cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2005 by the King Car Group in Yilan County, Taiwan, Kavalan Distillery is the pioneer of Taiwanese single malt whisky. Named after the indigenous people who originally inhabited the Yilan Plain, the distillery utilizes the pristine, mineral-rich meltwaters of the nearby Snow Mountain range. Kavalan's production philosophy leverages Taiwan's intense subtropical climate, which accelerates the wood extraction process to achieve complex, mature flavor profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler climates. The distillery is globally renowned for its award-winning Solist series, particularly the Solist Vinho Barrique and diverse Sherry Cask expressions, which showcase intense tropical fruit notes and rich oak complexity.