Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky (700 ml)

Taiwanese whisky has been a 'thing' for a while now, since 2008 in fact, but the highly-regarded Kavalan whiskies are now finally available in Europe! This single malt whisky utilises Ruby Port, Tawny Port and Vintage Port casks from Portugal to finish whiskies that were initially matured in American oak. Kavalan Concertmaster was named Best in Class at the 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Malt Maniacs Awards

•       Silver : Whiskies Worldwide - Single Malt - 2019 (International Spirits Challenge)
•       Silver : Asian Single Malt - Super-Premium - 2019 (The World Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business))
•       Silver : Asian Single Malt - Super-Premium - 2018 (The World Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business))

Testing Note

Colour

Dark amber color.

Nose

Red grapes and clove, followed by a good whack of vanilla. A little bit of tobacco leaf and cookie dough.

Palate

Brown sugar mixed with ground cinnamon and white pepper, doused in good Port. A core of white oak warmth.