Chitchat Kavalan, a pleasant surprise.

[Froggy]

My first time having a Taiwanese whisky - Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique, what a pleasant surprise. Taste is pretty complex to begin with, there's tinge of caramel sweetness, floral, smokiness, spiciness but whats more important is its smoothness despite the very high alcohol content.

Anyone here have any experience to share about Kavalan or any Taiwanese whisky?

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kavalan/kavalan-solist-vinho-barrique-57-8-whisky/
To mature their Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique expression, the King Car distillers in Taiwan use casks which have held both red and white wines, before being re-toasted. The whisky is fully matured in these casks to help their Taiwanese single malt develop a bold, expressive flavour profile brimming with berry, plum and caramelised sugar notes. At the Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition this exciting Taiwanese whisky received a Gold Medal and an impressive score of 91 out of 100.

Comes in a nice box

Finishes off with a neat Balvenie

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Glad u enjoyed it. It costs higher than single malts scotch whisky with age statements like the Glenfiddich...

 

[glockman]

My first time having a Taiwanese whisky - Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique, what a pleasant surprise. Taste is pretty complex to begin with, there's tinge of caramel sweetness, floral, smokiness, spiciness but whats more important is its smoothness despite the very high alcohol content.

Anyone here have any experience to share about Kavalan or any Taiwanese whisky?

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https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kavalan/kavalan-solist-vinho-barrique-57-8-whisky/
To mature their Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique expression, the King Car distillers in Taiwan use casks which have held both red and white wines, before being re-toasted. The whisky is fully matured in these casks to help their Taiwanese single malt develop a bold, expressive flavour profile brimming with berry, plum and caramelised sugar notes. At the Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition this exciting Taiwanese whisky received a Gold Medal and an impressive score of 91 out of 100.

Comes in a nice box

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Finishes off with a neat Balvenie

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An excellent review. You make me want to grab one to try it out.

 

[KuanTi01]

I recalled not so long ago there was a special feature documentary on the CEO Lee Tien Tsai of Kavalan Whisky. I think it's CNA Insider's Conversation with hosted by Lin Xueling. Very informative.

 

[yinyang]

Know of 1 sinkie crony resident in Chiangmai, he only imbibes Kavalan. Has a mini trophy cabinet.

 

[Sir_Fcuk]

better if drinking with a taiwanese chiobu

 

[Froggy]

Know of 1 sinkie crony resident in Chiangmai, he only imbibes Kavalan. Has a mini trophy cabinet.

When I first heard the name it just don’t sound right similar to the like of similan

 

[Froggy]

better if drinking with a taiwanese chiobu

I have to agree with you, Taiwanese chiobu really something.

 

[Sir_Fcuk]

I have to agree with you, Taiwanese chiobu really something.

this one like to drink, but maybe not good enough for your whiskey

 

[winnipegjets]

When I first heard the name it just don’t sound right similar to the like of similan

You can start a second career as a whisky salesman of your own brand of that name?