Single Malt Solist ex-Bourbon Cask No B151023022A
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Ready to enjoy upon release; spirits do not age further in the bottle and can be preserved for many years if stored upright and away from direct light.
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Smoked salmon, dark chocolate truffles, slow-roasted pork belly
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Kavalan's Solist ex-Bourbon Cask is a testament to the dramatic interplay between spirit and wood under Taiwan's unique subtropical climate. Located in Yilan County, the distillery draws pristine, mineral-rich meltwater from the Snow Mountain range, providing a clean, soft foundation for fermentation. The intense heat of Taiwan accelerates the maturation process, causing the whisky to interact dynamically with the hand-selected American oak ex-bourbon casks. This rapid wood extraction coaxes out rich, luscious notes of vanilla, coconut, and tropical fruits far quicker than traditional cool-climate aging. Each bottle from the Solist series is a single cask, cask-strength release, showcasing the pure, unadulterated essence of Kavalan's innovative craftsmanship and the natural elements of its homeland.
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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.