Number four in the Kavlan tasting and the biggest problem for me with this one is the price. Online it's fetching $300+ and for that price there are a slew of other whiskies I would rather have. That's not to say that this isn't a decent whisky, it certainly has unique facets … [Read more...] about Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Cask Review
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Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Review
The Kavalan Single Malt was my third favorite from the Kavalan tasting event earlier this month and it was a very unique and oddly delicious dram. I say oddly delicious because typically whisky with added caramel isn't the most pleasant to drink and the chemical taste of the … [Read more...] about Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Review
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask Review
The Kavalan Single Malt Solist ex-Bourbon Cask was my second favorite from the Kavalan tasting and compared to the Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique it has a bit more of a traditional whisky profile to it. However, like the Vinho it's still not what you would expect and is incredibly … [Read more...] about Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask Review
Kavalan Single Malt Solist Vinho Barrique Review
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to get to go do a vertical tasting of Kavalan at the SoCal Whiskey Club and of the 6 whiskies I tasted this one was my favorite. It was unique without destroying the entire essence of a good whisky. One thing to note is that these whiskies are not … [Read more...] about Kavalan Single Malt Solist Vinho Barrique Review
Tasting Taiwan: Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Tasting Notes
Last Saturday night, at the SoCal Whiskey Club's monthly meeting, I had the opportunity to do a vertical tasting of Kavalan. If you're not familiar with Kavalan they are a Taiwanese distillery, owned by the King Car group, that has been making some international waves. They have, … [Read more...] about Tasting Taiwan: Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Tasting Notes