{"product_id":"kavalan-solist-vinho-barrique-single-cask-strength","title":"Kavalan Single Malt Whisky Vinho Barrique Cask Strength 115.6 Proof 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaiwanese Single Malt Whisky | 57.8% ABV | 115.6 Proof | 750mL | Yilan, Taiwan | Cask Strength | American Oak Wine Barrel Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKavalan 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vanilla, caramelized sugar, and dark chocolate alongside ripe mango, melon, kiwi, and citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Layered tropical fruit and dates, with vanilla sweetness, warming spice, and pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and complex, with lingering fruit and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaiwanese single malt whisky produced in Yilan, where subtropical heat influences maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully matured in used American oak wine barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrels are stripped, toasted, and recharred to develop fruit, vanilla, and caramelized oak notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at cask strength, with this expression offering 57.8% ABV and 115.6 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines tropical fruit and citrus with dark chocolate and peppery spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a Taiwanese single malt whisky produced in Yilan and fully matured in specially treated American oak wine barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 750mL bottling is 115.6 proof, equivalent to 57.8% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky matured?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is fully matured in used American oak wine barrels that have been stripped, toasted, and recharred before being filled with whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts profile includes vanilla, caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, mango, melon, kiwi, citrus, dates, and peppery spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 115.6 Proof 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34907573321881,"sku":"4710085219612","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/KavalanSingleMaltWhiskyVinhoBarriqueCaskStrength115.6Proof750mL.webp?v=1794208729","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/kavalan-solist-vinho-barrique-single-cask-strength","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}