Kavalan has been sweeping global awards – garnering top World Whiskies Awards,  dominated the Malt Maniacs Annual Awards 2016 and many more.

So what did I have the pleasure of perusing in Singapore?

Kavalan Classic Single Malt 40%

• Light, fresh nose, smooth on the palate with a slightly sour bitter quality
• Was like sipping a blend of bourbon, sherry and wine

Kavalan Concertmaster 40%

• What can I say about this one? Tried it many times… nothing wrong but also nothing exceptional… reminded me that while pleasant, simply doesn’t float my boat whisky wise
• Ex-bourbon cask, matured for 2-3 years with a Port finish

Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak 46%

• Nose was sweet honey delight, bright, uncomplicated
• While clearly not sophisticated, I was surprised how much I enjoyed the ‘watered down’ version… having previously only been exposed to the ex-Bourbon’s cask strength cousin

Kavalan Sherry Oak 46%

• Lots of sherry berry nose, round soft on the palate with a bitter, dry finish that stays
• Surprisingly enjoyable, nice long finish – much more than anticipated

Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon B100924087A Bottle 008/200 59.4%

• Sweet and sassy on the nose, tipping to the softer bourbon notes, palate has substance and the finish is well rounded

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask S1001290048 Bottle 102/489 57.8%

• Familiar territory with this one! Rich, sherry, berry, bursting with flavours, lots of liquorice in this one with a great big sweeping finish

Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Cask FI1007070264 Bottle 441/575 57%

• I wanted to go “Wow!” but found this almost too dry and bitter for my taste, an interesting experiment and quite distinctive but not an easy dram

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique W120727102A Bottle 213/231 57.1%

• Much more my style – some of the rich fruity elements yet more subtle than the sherry, a nice spice, dash of nuts, even a puff of smoke

There is little doubt that in many circles Kavalan is indeed ‘King’ of whiskies at the moment. Even better – it remains accessible and even in the more affordable category versus others who have reached such heights.

Related Kavalan posts:

• Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish 40%, Whisky Ladies Revisit
• Kavalan Peaty Cask No R091214006A Bottle No 043/137 54.8%
• Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask No B101124001A, Bottle 102/230 58.6%
• Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask No S1001200358, Bottle No 025/507 57.8%
• Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask S081229026 Bottle No 421/527 55.6%
• Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask S090102020 Bottle No 258/511 57.1%

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