I am not a big wine drinker but I enjoy on occasion big bold red wines. Well Kavalan somehow has got hold of barrels that have been used to age both White & Red Wines and then re-toasted. I have of late thoroughly enjoyed scotch whiskies aged in particular French wine barrels. So knew this would have good bones. It had won the Best Single Malt in the world 2015. I had to warm up my palate up with 5 other Kavalan whiskies. It is very deep in colour, not as much as the Shery Oak or Solist Sherry.
On the Nose: This is one whisky I could nose forever. There is sweetness but interestingly dark chocolate. A hint of ginger. I was not able to differentiate the sweetness individually just kept luring me in.
On the Palate: The flavours were all over the place. Like a child running around a candy store not able to decide which one they want. There is a lot going on. Fresh fruit characters, like apple and pear. But an intense spice driven character at back of palate. Sweetness comes in waves and intrigues me looking for more flavour profiles. The gentle spice made me very happy.
Finish: Is very satisfying and long. There is a delicious sweet after taste that lingers for a very long time.
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A connoisseur once told me ash enjoy your whiskey however it makes you happy.
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