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Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Category: Taiwanese Whisky

Date Tasted: 6/10/2022

Country: Taiwan

Alcohol: 57.1%

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96 Points

Platinum Medal

Superlative

$599.99

Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Category: Taiwanese Whisky

Date Tasted: 6/10/2022

Country: Taiwan

Alcohol: 57.1%

Mahogany color. Aromas and flavors of clove, nutmeg, and mace in mocha ice cream, sweet pipe tobacco, stewed red fruits, and dutch apple pancake with coffee in the batter with a thick, bright, dry fat body and a warming, very complex, long finish with accents of cherry wood smoked brisket, padron maduro 1945 anniversario, bananas foster with loads of nutmeg and clove, and burned vanilla bean. A Whisky rich in rounded mocha notes and hints of savory meats laden with loads of ripe fruit that would pair excellently with a cigar.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Spicy & Complex
	Aroma:	clove, nutmeg, and mace in mocha ice cream, sweet pipe tobacco, stewed red fruits, and dutch apple pancake with coffee in the batter
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with accents of cherry wood smoked brisket, padron maduro 1945 anniversario, bananas foster with loads of nutmeg and clove, and burned vanilla bean
	Smoothness:	Warming
	Enjoy:	in cocktails, neat, on the rocks and with cigars
	Cocktails:	Whiskey Sour, Whiskey Smash
	Bottom Line:	A Whisky rich in rounded mocha notes and hints of savory meats laden with loads of ripe fruit that would pair excellently with a cigar.

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93 •	Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $99.99.
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95 •	Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $59.99.
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94 •	Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky 46% (Taiwan) $128.99.
97 •	Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 57.1% (Taiwan) $159.99.
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95 •	Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 55.6% (Taiwan) $89.99.
89 •	Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 57.1% (Taiwan) $299.99.
92 •	Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 57.8% (Taiwan) $299.99.
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93 •	Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $99.00.
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93 •	Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $59.00.
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92 •	Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky 46% (Taiwan) $102.00.
94 •	Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 54.8% (Taiwan) $195.00.
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92 •	Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $92.00.
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92 •	Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $99.00.
91 •	Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $99.00.
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94 •	Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $59.00.
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92 •	Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky 46% (Taiwan) $102.00.
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90 •	Kavalan Master’s Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky 40% (Taiwan) $112.00.
93 •	Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 54% (Taiwan) $195.00.
95 •	Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 57.1% (Taiwan) $214.00.
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93 •	Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 50.8% (Taiwan) $89.00.
95 •	Kavalan Distillery Reserve Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 58.6% (Taiwan) $89.00.
95 •	Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 57.1% (Taiwan) $214.00.
93 •	Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 59.4% (Taiwan) $214.00.
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95 •	Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 55.6% (Taiwan) $699.00.
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Full Review

Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Category: Taiwanese Whisky

Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Category: Taiwanese Whisky

Tasting Info

The Producer

Kavalan Distillery

Their Portfolio

Taiwanese Whisky

Top Rated for Taiwanese Whisky

Best Buys for World Whiskies

Buy It Now

Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Top Rated for
Taiwanese Whisky

Best Buys for
World Whiskies