Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask No S081224007
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck, mature blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Kavalan's Solist Oloroso Sherry Cask is a legendary expression of Taiwanese single malt whisky, matured in top-tier Spanish Oloroso sherry casks in the subtropical climate of Yilan County. The intense heat and humidity of Taiwan accelerate the interaction between the spirit and the wood, a phenomenon often referred to as 'rapid maturation' or 'turbocharged aging.' This specific single cask release showcases the dramatic influence of the Oloroso seasoned oak, delivering a remarkably dark, mahogany-hued spirit. The story of Kavalan is one of bold ambition, defying traditional Scotch whisky-making norms by proving that world-class single malts can thrive in tropical climates, utilizing the pure meltwater from the nearby Snow Mountain range to craft a rich, complex, and highly decorated spirit.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2005 by the King Car Group under founder Tien-Tsai Lee, Kavalan Distillery is located in Yuanshan Township within Yilan County, Taiwan. Named after the indigenous Kavalan people of the Yilan plain, the distillery pioneered world-class Taiwanese single malt whisky production using mineral-rich meltwater sourced from the nearby Snow Mountain range. Kavalan capitalizes on Taiwan's intense subtropical climate, which accelerates the wood maturation process to yield remarkably complex, rich, and mature flavor profiles in a compressed timeframe. The distillery is globally renowned for its multi-award-winning Single Malt Solist series, celebrated for exquisite cask-strength releases matured in Sherry, Port, Ex-Bourbon, and Vinho Barrique casks.