Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Vinho Barrique Cask Strength 115.6 Proof 750mL

Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky | 57.8% ABV | 115.6 Proof | 750mL | Yilan, Taiwan | Cask Strength | American Oak Wine Barrel Maturation

Process & Profile

Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky brings together Taiwan’s subtropical maturation conditions and specially treated American oak wine barrels. Produced in Yilan, this expression is fully matured in these wine casks, giving the wood and its previous contents a central role in the whisky’s character.

Before filling, the used barrels undergo a process of stripping, toasting, and recharring. This treatment develops vanilla and caramelized sweetness from the oak while preserving a complex fruit influence. The resulting profile combines tropical fruit, citrus, dark chocolate, and pepper, offering plenty to explore beyond its initial sweetness.

Bottled at 115.6 proof, this 750mL expression delivers its layered fruit and oak character at cask strength. It is a distinctive choice for single malt drinkers interested in wine-cask maturation and the rich, fruit-forward style associated with Kavalan.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla, caramelized sugar, and dark chocolate alongside ripe mango, melon, kiwi, and citrus.

• Palate: Layered tropical fruit and dates, with vanilla sweetness, warming spice, and pepper.

• Finish: Long and complex, with lingering fruit and spice.

What Makes It Special

• Taiwanese single malt whisky produced in Yilan, where subtropical heat influences maturation.

• Fully matured in used American oak wine barrels.

• Barrels are stripped, toasted, and recharred to develop fruit, vanilla, and caramelized oak notes.

• Bottled at cask strength, with this expression offering 57.8% ABV and 115.6 proof.

• Combines tropical fruit and citrus with dark chocolate and peppery spice.

How to Enjoy

Serve a small pour neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass, allowing a few minutes for the aromas to develop. Add water a few drops at a time to adjust the strength to your preference and explore how the fruit, chocolate, and spice change in the glass.

For a pairing, try dark chocolate or lightly toasted nuts. A large ice cube is another option for a cooler pour that gradually softens as you sip.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky?
   It is a Taiwanese single malt whisky produced in Yilan and fully matured in specially treated American oak wine barrels.

2. What proof is Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky?
   This 750mL bottling is 115.6 proof, equivalent to 57.8% ABV.

3. How is Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky matured?
   It is fully matured in used American oak wine barrels that have been stripped, toasted, and recharred before being filled with whisky.

4. What does Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky taste like?
   Its profile includes vanilla, caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, mango, melon, kiwi, citrus, dates, and peppery spice.

5. Where can I buy Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky?
   You can purchase Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 115.6 Proof 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.