LeeEvolved
Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength
Single Malt — Taiwan
Reviewed
April 20, 2018 (edited August 2, 2019)
** Disclaimer: This review is what I would consider a “Quick Hit”- meaning I won’t have my usual in-depth notes that I usually like to take. The reason: this sample was poured at Whiskyfest DC on 4/17/18. All of these reviews will not be scored and I am actively looking to try them again at some point to do them more justice.
This was the second Kavalan I tried at the festival and it had some serious, yet weird, flavors going on. Heavy raisins and grape sweetness and it bounced around from dry to oily all during the same sample. It left a lingering oak note on the tongue and that was the only negative aspect I recall. I’d be interested in trying it again to give it another go. I have a feeling the Soloist series is the highlights from Kavalan. Maybe I’ll divert some scotch funds over to these bottles, as I think they’d make a great addition to my collection of Asian whisky. Cheers.
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@PBMichiganWolverine - yeah, I found the Barrique Cask online in St. Louis for $229. Personally, I think this one is worth it just because it was such an interesting dram. Once I get some of my bills and taxes paid down I’m going to look into a bottle.
@LeeEvolved I always felt that Kavalan has been outrageously priced for what it offers. The Amontillado, Manzanilla, And PX are close to $500. Not sure about these Soloist ones, but I think it’s still well over $100