The Kavalan Virgin Oak 52.4% 700ml is a masterfully crafted Taiwanese whisky, born from the acclaimed Kavalan Distillery. This 2009 vintage was meticulously aged until 2021, resulting in a limited release of just 119 bottles. With an ABV of 52.4%, this whisky showcases a rich and complex flavor profile that whisky enthusiasts admire. The nose is an aromatic symphony of deep vanilla, praline, and a wasabi-like hint. As the whisky opens up, it reveals exotic fruit undertones and fine spices like saffron, along with floral, gingerbread, chocolate, caramel, and cedar wood nuances. On the palate, the Kavalan Virgin Oak starts with powerful and lively spicy flavors, such as ginger, before transitioning into softer fruit notes of banana, juicy melon, and red fruit. It also presents a floral and vegetal profile, with hints of rose petal decoction and herbal infusions. The woodiness and dryness are balanced by forest sloe tartness, creating a sophisticated taste experience. The finish is long and voluptuous, leaving behind subtle notes of hazelnut and praline. It also has a thick and fatty texture, with herbal and vegetable broth elements, rosemary, and a touch of bitter green apple peel. Overall, the Kavalan Virgin Oak is celebrated for its complexity, depth, and the unique influence of virgin American oak casks, which impart distinct vanilla and spice notes that make this whisky a standout choice among connoisseurs.
The Kavalan Virgin Oak is unique due to its maturation in virgin American oak casks, which impart distinct vanilla and spice notes to the whisky, enhancing its complexity and depth.
Only 119 bottles of the Kavalan Virgin Oak 52.4% 700ml were released, making it a highly exclusive and sought-after whisky.
The Kavalan Virgin Oak offers a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of vanilla, praline, ginger, banana, juicy melon, red fruit, hazelnut, and fine spices like saffron and rosemary.
Vanilla, praline, wasabi-like hint, exotic fruit, saffron, floral, gingerbread, chocolate, caramel, cedar wood, spruce needles, ginger syrup, sweet spices, raisins, dried fruits, toffee, kajmak.
Spicy ginger, banana, juicy melon, red fruit, floral, vegetal, rose petal decoction, unsweetened fruit tea, herbal infusion, needle syrup, woodiness, dryness, forest sloe tartness.
Long, voluptuous, hazelnut, praline, thick, fatty, herbal, vegetable broth, rosemary, wine vinegar, root beer, wax, bitter green apple peel.
The Kavalan Virgin Oak is a sophisticated and complex whisky with a balance of deep vanilla, praline, and exotic spices. It transitions from intense spice to softer fruit flavors, with a long and voluptuous finish marked by subtle hazelnut and herbal notes.
The Kavalan Virgin Oak 52.4% 700ml is a remarkable expression from Kavalan Distillery, showcasing their expertise in crafting complex and rich whiskies. The interplay of vanilla, spices, and fruit notes, coupled with a long, satisfying finish, makes this a truly standout whisky. Its limited release adds to its allure, making it a prized addition to any whisky collection.
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