Kavalan

Kavalan Solist 8 Year Old 9 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #024, 2017, 59.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 30
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Kavalan Distillery was founded in 2005 on an idea of taking Scottish methods of making whisky and importing that expertise to Taiwan for a wholly-owned Taiwanese distillery. After a great deal of research investment, the fruits of their labour were finally brought to the world with the first spirit being produced in March of the following year. The distillery is situated in the north-east of Taiwa ...

Change+27.2%
LatestSGD 356
HighSGD 356
LowSGD 216
SGD 373SGD 315SGD 257SGD 200Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 14Nov 18Jun 8Sep 14 - SGD 280 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Nov 18 - SGD 216 - Whisky.Auction - Nov 18, 2025Jun 8 - SGD 356 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 356.06
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Nov 18, 2025SGD 216.44
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 14, 2025SGD 279.88

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Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 195.21
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
S081217028
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
60-72 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
Zerose Yang
Master distiller (distillation)
Zerose Yang
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
486
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Solist Series (Single Cask Strength)
Historical context
N.A
Special release
The 'Solist' name is dropped in the US market due to trademark issues.
Allocation
US market (without 'Solist' name)
Nose
Sweet rich flavours, raisins, cocoa powder, marzipan, nuts, black licorice, dark fruits, red apples, lemongrass, raw leather, fresh cut wood, dark chocolate, almonds, poached plums, stewed prunes, pressed raisins, sultanas, inky molasses, tobacco, liquorice, sweet spice.
Palate
Thick and creamy, cherry, raisins, plums, papaya, rich dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, pancake syrup, moist earthy quality, spicy red berries, sweet sherry, hot stew of plums and prunes, drying to a heavy European wooded finish, rich, oily, full, dried fruit, spices, fine coffee, salted caramel, toasted almond skins, toffee, crème brûlée, rich plum, brandied cherries, dark chocolate, dry finesse of fino sherry, mango, apricot, grilled pineapple, almonds, dried figs, oak spice, creamy toffee, rich fudge, chocolate, overripe citrus, green apple, walnut shells, brown sugar, leather, sultanas, sandalwood.
Finish
Long, sweetness continues, chilli heat, rich & dry sherry, hint of malt, spiced fruits, warming, dessert-y, nuttiness, ground coffee, licorice, leather, roasted flavors, dessert wine sweetness, coffee, sandalwood, dried citrus, black tea's tartness, spicy, raw, dry.
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