A Taiwan single malt aged in a mixture of ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks at 46%; it is unchill-filtered and natural color according to a Kavalan rep I emailed. Let’s see how it is Nose: Sharp vanilla, oak and cinnamon; actually somewhat similar to a bourbon. It’s overall light, fresh and clean. Notes of citrus and possibly coconut. Slight ethanol sting is present. Palate: Wow…Taiwan bourbon?? Probably due to that virgin oak cask that’s used. Also, I suppose it is aged in a hotter type climate as well. This is almost a tad salty. There is oak, vanilla, and a dry sweetness. Does come across a tad hot with some leathery notes. Can also tell it’s a bit young like it could’ve used a bit more mellowing in a bourbon cask due to some sharp notes that are present. Finish: It is dry leaving behind a medium to long oaky/ tannic vanilla finish. Some rye like and cinnamon spices show up as well. Conclusion: 78/100 This is close to being something awesome but falls alittle short how it is now. Unfortunately, I feel it just didn’t have the time In the cask it needed. It needs more of that bourbon sweetness to show up and less of the bitter tannic. It isn’t all that balanced and the flavors that are there feel a bit muted. Cheers 🥃