Generously_Paul
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength
Single Malt — Taiwan
Reviewed
April 20, 2018
Review #10 of 12 from DC Whiskyfest 2018. I was only able to do 12 because I came down with something that afternoon that really messed with my head and stomach. I should have just stayed in the hotel room but I didn’t pay $350 for VIP tickets to sample my pillow!
No scores for anything sampled as I don’t think it would be fair.
Of all the whiskies I’ve ever tried that had raisins in the profile, this one was the most raisin-y. Straight up raisins out of the box and then dipped in syrup and motor oil. Yes you read that right, motor oil, and it was fantastic. Very in your face kind of nose.
Raisins and a sweet vermouth type of note on the palate. Wonderful.
This was a very close #2 on the night next to HP The Dark. Another 4.5-5 Star dram.
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This was awesome. I think I snuck over 3x and grabbed pours. I’m gonna buy a bottle, I think.