Kavalan Single Malt Whiskey Ex Bourbon Cask

Name: Kavalan Single Malt Whiskey Ex Bourbon Cask
Brand: Kavalan
Price: 129.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$129.99 USD

Size

750 ML

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Kavalan Single Malt Whiskey Ex Bourbon Cask is a distinguished expression from Taiwan’s premier whiskey distillery, Kavalan. Established in 2005, Kavalan has quickly earned a reputation for producing exceptional whiskies, and the Ex Bourbon Cask is a testament to their craftsmanship. This whiskey is matured in ex-bourbon casks, which imparts a unique profile reflective of both Kavalan’s innovative approach and the influence of traditional American oak.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: The initial aroma is vibrant and inviting, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and honey. A subtle hint of tropical fruit, such as pineapple and mango, adds a refreshing complexity.

Palate: On the palate, the whiskey reveals a harmonious blend of rich oak, malt, and vanilla. The bourbon cask influence brings forward flavors of toffee, butterscotch, and a touch of spice. There’s also a delicate layer of citrus zest and dried fruit, providing a well-rounded and dynamic experience.

Finish: The finish is smooth and lingering, with a pleasant warmth and gentle notes of toasted oak and light spice. A hint of dried fruit and vanilla persists, making for a satisfying conclusion.

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Bottle details

Type	Malt Whiskey
Brand	Kavalan
Producer	Kavalan Distillery
Origin	Yilan, Taiwan
Age	No age statement
Strength	46% ABV (92 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	malted barley
Cask	ex-bourbon, American oak

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a Taiwanese single malt from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, made from malted barley and matured in ex-bourbon casks, so American oak does much of the talking. Expect vanilla, caramel and honey on the nose, with a bright thread of pineapple and mango. The palate brings toffee, butterscotch, malt and a touch of spice, lifted by citrus zest and dried fruit. The finish stays warm and gentle, with toasted oak and lingering vanilla. Bottled at 46% ABV without an age statement, it has enough presence for slow neat sipping. It is also approachable for a drinker trying a single malt from outside Scotland for the first time. Collectors building a world whisky shelf will find it a clear reference point for how Kavalan handles bourbon oak. We carry it because it shows a distillery established in 2005 delivering a focused, fruit-forward malt that works neat, with a few drops of water, or stirred into an Old Fashioned.

Pairs well with

Crème brûlée — The dessert's caramelized sugar and custard echo the whisky's vanilla, caramel and butterscotch notes.
Grilled pineapple with pork — Charred, sweet pineapple picks up the tropical fruit on the nose while the toasted oak finish stands up to the savory meat.
Warm-weather evening on the patio — Poured over ice, it mellows the spice and brings the vanilla and caramel forward for a refreshing sip on a warm day.

Questions about this bottle

What does Kavalan Ex Bourbon Cask taste like?

The nose offers vanilla, caramel and honey with hints of pineapple and mango. The palate combines rich oak, malt and vanilla with toffee, butterscotch, a touch of spice, citrus zest and dried fruit. The finish is smooth and lingering, with toasted oak, light spice, dried fruit and vanilla.

What does the Ex Bourbon Cask name mean for this whisky?

The whisky is matured in ex-bourbon casks made of American oak. According to the tasting notes, that cask influence brings forward flavors of toffee, butterscotch, vanilla and a touch of spice alongside the malt.

How strong is it, and does it carry an age statement?

It is bottled at 46% ABV, which is 92 proof, in a 750 ml bottle. It is a no-age-statement (NAS) release, so no specific maturation age is stated on the label.

What is the best way to drink it?

Try it neat at room temperature to take in the full aroma first. A few drops of water can open up its fruity and spicy notes, and ice mellows the spice while highlighting vanilla and caramel. It also makes a rich base for an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.