KAVALAN Exclusive Canadian release of the Premium Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky [A & M Sherry Cask] – Taiwanese Whisky News
KAVALAN Exclusive Canadian release of the Premium Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky [A & M Sherry Cask]
This Premium release presents two expressions of Kavalan Single Malt whisky: Amontillado & Manzanilla Sherry cask maturation. Casks used, were carefully selected by Kavalan’s chief sommelier Dr. Jim Swan from wineries in Spain.
Flavor profile showcases subtropical fruit characteristics and depth of Sherry personality, classic to Sherry cask maturation.
Limited edition; Only 3,000 bottles were released in year 2014.
Each set contains: Two 500ml crystal decanter bottles, 2 crystal bottle stoppers and 2 crystal whisky glasses.
Tasting notes:
Amontillado Sherry Cask, 56.3% alc./vol.
Color: black walnut color.
Nose: exotic fruit, rich hazelnut and sweet almond notes combined with toffee and light oak flavors.
Flavor: soft and unique, with caramel aroma and Sherry taste profile intertwined with nutty and mild peppery notes create rich and complex flavor profile
Manzanilla Sherry Cask, 57.8% alc.vol.
Color: golden amber.
Nose: classic Sherry aroma, as delicate and fine as Kavalan Solist Fino whisky; cider and ocean fresh air notes; overall toffee and cocoa aroma combined with fresh melon and fruit.
Flavor: perfectly balanced like a good wine, layers of ripe tropical fruit; a combination of vanilla, citrus, watermelon and mint with a touch of salt create a multi-dimensional and complex flavor profile.
Very limited allocation to selected liquor stores in BC and AB.
AB: Kensington Wine Market www.kensingtonwinemarket.com , deVine Wines & Spirits www.devinewines.ca, Wine and Beyond www.wineandbeyond.ca.
For full details visit: http://www.fountanabeverage.com/.
