Kavalan Solist Peated Cask Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky

Taiwanese whisky distillery Kavalan has announced it is releasing a ‘sequel’ to its hugely successful ‘Solist Vinho Barrique’.

The distillery’s second Shave, Toast, Rechar expression is also its very first peated whisky, whose new make is distilled from peated barley.

Colour - Mahogany

Nose - There is a lot of typical Kavalan nuts, vanilla and honey but then comes this beautiful sweet smoky sea air with stewed apples, pears, pineapples and thick raspberry jam. It has the signature Kavalan tropical fruit notes, but they are hidden under a thick smoke and vanilla scent.

Palate - It comes in warm and thick a true Cask Strength single malt, with that raspberry jam and thick vanilla from the nose really showing their way through along with some coconut and smoky fruit flavor. This has a medium to long finish that is all present on the palate and coating of your mouth. When swallowed it seems to disappear as if it never went down at all but your mouth is left with a ton of smoky spices and fruity flavors that stay for a long time.