Reviews for Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049)
Water not included
Nose: very rich sherry taste, the fruitiness immediately shocks the system and stands out.
Palate: again the sherry takes over, it immediately grabs your attention. As sips go on the fruitiness comes out a little more.
Finish: even with the sweetness, it is hard to hide 57.8% alcohol. It can be quite harsh on the throat and leaves a taste which lingers.
Overall: It's a nice flavour if you're a big fan of sherry. However, it's an expensive bottle at over £100.
Stuart Fear Jan 22, 2015
Way too much sherry
So much so that the taste goes a long way towards a brandy. An impressive dram by itself though. For a better balanced result I'd suggest the ex-bourbon version from the same series.
Master of Malt Customer Dec 16, 2014
Amazing New World Whisky
Tasted both the Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon and Sherry during my last trip to Taiwan. The Sherry is such a beast that rock the whisky world. Having tasted both neat and with a few drops of water, I can assure you that water literally bring the whisky alive.
Nose: Very strong sherry influence with lots of fruits, and a bit of dark chocolate at the back. Palate: Mouth drying sherry that virtually bounce on your tongue like flamenco. Quite a lot of fruits and spices. End with some cocoa and nuts. Finish: Very long and gradual diminish.
I can see this as a love-it-or-hate-it whisky. Some maybe scared by the strength and aggressiveness of it. But for those who like the Aberlour A'bundah or the GlenDronach Cask Strength, this is something that you must try.
Master of Malt Customer May 26, 2014
kavalan excellence
Expensive, but definitely worth it! Fruity, rich and smooth. The Oloroso sherry lingers underneath and makes for a rich, fruity and smooth whisky.
Master of Malt Customer Mar 29, 2014
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