Kavalan | Port Cask (Fauna Edition) - European Exclusive

Kavalan | Port Cask (Fauna Edition) - European ExclusiveA rich and fruity Taiwanese whisky from Kavalan distillery. It has been finished in port casks, creating layers of warm spices and sweet fruits. Tasting NotesThe palate offers notes of red berries, sweet apples and cinnamon, balanced by ginger, dried fruit creamy vanilla. OriginTaiwan, Yilan County

89 / 100 Vinous Antonio Galloni

hints of tobacco and leather and a nice spine of acidity from the Syrah as well as some spicy blackcurrant fruit

After its distillation on the eponymous island

Grapes: Barbera

but no ex-bourbon casks are used as they are in the 12 Yr Fine Oak release

it is best savored as part of a refreshing tasting cocktail or chilled on the rocks

Good tannin volume

OAK CROSS combines vanilla characters from American oak and spicy

and make memorable moments as you blend the smooth warmth of whisky with the playful fizz of ginger ale

hints of vanilla and honey

The barley is distilled into a neutral spirit using a continuous multi-pressure distillation system at a distillery in the village of Koskenkorva operated by Finland’s Altia Corporation

The bright and fresh lemon flavor has rich floral notes and deep earthy spices that are reminiscent of the "black lemon"