Kavalan’s latest “secret” château wine cask has been exclusively-released in Taiwan’s Kavalan stores and the Kavalan Distillery gift shop.
The enigmatic Solist French Wine Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky, which has been fully matured in a French wine barrel, is bottled at 750ml with an RRP of NT$6,600. The first expression is to be pre-launched in Kavalan’s own stores.
Kavalan’s four boutique stores across Shanghai will release an engraved “Shanghai Special Release” edition of the bottle at an RRP of RMB¥2,088.
Product description:
Solist French Wine Cask is aged in an exclusive red wine cask from a superb French winery with a rich composition of subtropical fruits, cocoa, and tannins. The mastery of this fine dram lies in its rich layers of sweetness, well-balanced acidity, and sprinkle of mineral saltiness.
Colour: Plum compote
Nose: Begins with a concentrated mélange of pomegranate, soft honey, and deep tannins, complimented by the rich aromas of sweet melon, guava, and apple. Next, a backdrop of tropical fruitiness, passion fruit, and soft peony-floral notes are overlaid by a powerful rush of luxurious dark chocolate, dried fruits, blackberry, black cherry and grape.
Palate: On the tongue, a captivating vanilla sweetness and subtle saltiness prime the taste buds for the chewy fig and luscious plum that push to the fore. These flavours give way to the mouth-drawing taste of fresh juicy grape and ripened melon. Long but fresh in the finish, perfectly balanced, with the taste of lingering melon syrup leaving you desirous of more.
Finish: The overall flavour is delicate and elegant, with an impressively strong finish.
