Kavalan Solist “Sherry Cask” #S081223016A Cask Strength Single Barrel Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $210)

$159.99

Another cask of Kavalan lost in a warehouse only to be uncovered nearly a half decade years after it was bottled. Last time we found a Solist sherry from years ago sitting in the importers warehouse it sold out in no time at the regular price of $210. Now, it’s a new world and a new price. We don’t expect future offerings to be discounted and had we had the chance to purchase this at full price, we certainly would have. For whatever reason, we’re now able to sell this cask for a significant discount. A little gift from the booze fairy. As with all Kavalan Sherry, this whisky is a bruiser. A big powerful nose of dark molasses, cherry compote and cured meat. The palate is surprisingly soft and unusually open, there’s still plenty of richness and power even though it doesn’t have the tannic gripe of some other barrels. The heat is also not as present as some other barrels we’ve had. Bold, rich and round, it’s no wonder Kavalan has become one of the world’s leading distillers of single malt. Their prowess is on full display here. Only 234 bottles available. This should arrive before the end of July. **DISCLAIMER: As with all “Solist” line Kavalan bottlings for the US market, the labels do not contain the word “Solist,” due to trademark reasons.