Not the Solist edition, but the La Maison Du Whisky 60th Anniversary Small Batch bottling. 52.4% ABV Nose - (without water) Hot, sweet tropical fruits, light sweet smoke, pineapple, coconut, Tahitian vanilla, bananas. (with water) Bananas flambéed with white rum, coconut, pineapple, unburnt wood charcoal, grilled pineapple. Taste - (without water) Fruity pepper heat, sweet fruity charcoal peat, grilled pineapple, sharp clean sweetness, like that of a heavily filtered pineapple juice (with water) Dry woody heat, grilled pineapple, light ashy smoke, cooked caramelized banana. Finish - (without water) Lingering peppery heat, light ashy/metallic/iodine sweetness, bananas, pineapple, light charcoal. (with water) Lingering sweet woody tannic heat, clean light-colored tropical fruits, smoked/grilled bananas, pineapple, sugar cane, lightly metallic. Score - 79/100 Final Thoughts - This was an interesting one in that it presented a lot of the "classic" Kavalan malt character I get with the clean tropical fruits. The aging in casks that previously held peated whisky was interesting in that it added this additional smoky layer, but I'm not sure I'm a fan. In addition to the smoke, it imparted this odd metallic note that I wasn't a huge fan of. A tiny bit of water tamed the initial hot heat a bit and brought out the fruit notes, but it also made it a tad bit more metallic. I'm a bit indifferent about this one; an interesting concept for sure, but I'm not sure it suits my palate that well. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No
Kavalan Solist Peaty Cask
Whiskey World Whisky Taiwan No age statement 53.2% ABV
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King Car Distillery, based in Taiwan, commenced operations in 2005. For its spirits, the company uses spring water sourced from Snow Mountain, Taiwan's second-highest peak, and the Central Mountains. This double-distilled spirit matures in casks that previously held peated whisky. As these are cask strength releases, expect variations in bottle and alcohol by volume content.
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Simply outstanding! It's deep, rich, and complex, with numerous varied yet complementary flavors. Among my collection of over 250 whiskies, this is undeniably a top favorite.
A smooth, refined peaty cask strength. Very good for a peaty cask, although I'm not the biggest admirer of the brand.
Color: amber Smell: subtle peat, sour aromas, sauna Taste: cream soda, peat, Finish: Cream soda
The best Kavalan I've sampled. That subtle hint of peat in the background makes me want to try it again. Very good.
Very nice light smokiness, quite smooth despite the cask strength. Easy to consume.
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