Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique, Wine Cask, Cask No. W170123035C, 2024, 61%

There’s plenty of sweetness here, from caramel and fruit to honey and vanilla. Pepper, citrus and drying wood give it some counterweight, so it sounds rich rather than simply sugary. The sweet side still has the louder voice.

Reviewed by SoftshoeSoda

Nose

Vanilla, Caramelized sugars, Dark chocolate, Ripe melon, Pepper, Oaky tannins

Palate

Caramel, Plum, Citrus, Cinnamon, Honey, Vanilla

Finish

Dark fruit, Allspice, Key limes, Charred oak, Drying wood, Chocolate