Kavalan Distillery recently launched the latest in its series of sherry cask whiskies, the Kavalan Solist Palo Cortado (750ml, 50-59.9% ABV). The new expression brings the Taiwanese distiller’s sherry portfolio to seven sherry cask whiskies: Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado, Manzanilla, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel, and finally Palo Cortado. The entire Solist series is bottled at single cask strength, non chill-filtered, and with natural colour to retain the fullest flavours.

According to Kavalan CEO Mr. YT Lee, the new expression now marks a milstone for Kavalan becoming the distillery with the most complete sherry cask portfolio globally. "Palo Cortado sherry accounts for less than 1% of global sherry production, we saved one of the rarest and most unique sherry casks to the last," Mr Lee explained. 

The Kavalan Sherry-cask whisky family includes 7 expressions: Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado, Manzanilla, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel, and now, Palo Cortado.

The Kavalan Solist Palo Cortado is said to combine the elegance of Amontillado with the richness of Oloroso, yielding aromas of cocoa powder, citrus, dried fruits, pastries, and toffee.

Official Tasting Notes

Colour: Caramel Mahogany

Nose: Rich and intricate, with aromas of cocoa powder and citrus bursting forth, followed by the sweet scents of matured dried fruits and toffee. Intertwining layers of nutty flavours, a hint of vanilla fruitcake, and fragrant cardamom.

Palate: Evoking flavours of orange pound cake, with rich dried fruits melding with vanilla and toasted biscuit aromas, as caramel toffee accents, dotted with crushed walnut, linger on the palate.

It is now available through Kavalan’s official channels in Taiwan, including the Kavalan Distillery Shop, Kavalan Whisky shops, Kavalan Whisky Bar, and select local liquor stores.