Single Malt Solist Manzanilla Cask Strength Sherry Cask
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Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely when stored properly.
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Serrano ham, blue cheese, dark chocolate
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Kavalan's Solist Manzanilla is a highly sought-after single cask strength release that showcases the dramatic interplay between Spanish sherry heritage and Taiwanese terroir. Manzanilla, a dry Fino-style sherry aged in the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, imparts a distinct maritime, briny character to the wood. When these rare casks are transported to Yilan County, Taiwan, the intense subtropical climate accelerates the maturation process. The rapid wood extraction coaxes out a complex profile where the salty, mineral-rich influence of the seaside cask beautifully balances Kavalan's signature tropical fruitiness, offering notes of honeydew, vanilla, and light cocoa.
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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.