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По текстам отзывов Kavalan Single Malt описывается как лёгкий, освежающий и очень фруктовый виски с выраженными тропическими нотами — манго, ананас, банан, персик, апельсин, — а также ванилью, мёдом и цветочными оттенками. Несколько отзывов называют его приятным, лёгким для питья и хорошим вариантом для начала вечера, а некоторые сравнивают его по стилю с шотландским виски или отмечают, что он напоминает хороший blended Scotch. При этом неоднократно указывается на молодость напитка, его простоту и недостаток глубины или сложности; вкус иногда описывают как водянистый, слишком слабый из-за 40% ABV, а финиш — как короткий, иногда с лёгкой горечью, шоколадными или травянистыми нотами. Часть отзывов положительно выделяет баланс, мягкость и фруктовую ароматику, тогда как другие считают его одномерным, неглубоким или не стоящим своей цены, особенно с учётом того, что он молодой и стоит около 40–60 евро. Также встречаются замечания о металлических или лекарственных оттенках, о слишком сильной фруктовости без достаточной дубовой опоры и о том, что он не выдерживает сравнения с более сложными солодовыми виски.
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нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Very refreshing and rewarding whisky. Perhaps was a bit too scented for my taste but great dram nonetheless. SGP: 831
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Right, it turned out to be better than I thought, that's nice. Wholly it's pretty good, all-round whisky, very promising for a beginning.
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Not really a scotch, but really good. I'd say it is the NEIPA of the whiskies
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I like it very much. I did not notice his exotic origin. The mango declared in the original Tastingnotes is for me rather a clear Williams pear, but so is dat stop with taste interpretations ;-)
This single malt was matured on a whole plethora of cask types. Not less than six (!) different cask types were used and I do not known any other entry level expression where this is the case. Like the rest of their non-single cask range, it is a NAS. Given the high Angel's Share the distillery is faced with, I guess it is not much older than 3 years. http://dramlicious.com/worldwide-wednesday-episode-8/
2014 N: Like a speysider T: Sweet, then like dry flour in the mouth, cardboard too with regards to the body but its like oil vapours carry on giving after the substance has dissipated. F: It evolves beautifully. Theres a nutty sweetness at the back of my palate, a part so far back i didn’t know it was there. Its like having a toffee in the mouth that you never chew, letting the flavours ooze out slowly in their own time. C: Simple and charming Scores a C 2015 N: Waxy vanilla and caramel T: So light - nice but whats there - mild sweet vanilla F: refer to T: C: non-offensive mild pleasantness. Scores a C- Further reading: WF // ralfy
I think this one is underestimated just because it comes from new territories but it's much better than expected. Reminds me on some good Glenrothes. I really like this one.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Balance (22) Blind tasting. Whisky rested in an open bottle for 6/7 months
Not a bad entry into the Taiwanese whisky world.
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| Нос | 83 | Light fruits such as peach and apricot can be heard, along with vanilla and a little malt. |
| Вкус | 84 | It comes across as Scottish, like a young Inchmurrin maybe, quite spicy in addition to the light fruits, despite the probably young age. No missing notes but not too complex either. |
| Финиш | 79 | The finish is rather short and a bit thin, at first quite spicy, not very sweet, then herbs and a little floral. |
The really nice, very fruity nose promises a lot, I like the smell a lot. Unfortunately, the taste cannot fully hold this. It looks a bit watery and the aromas have a hard time developing fully. I think with more percent he would be a really tasty comrade. At a price of between € 40 and € 45, it may be a bit overpriced.
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| Нос | 85 | In the glass, the entry-level malt in the world of Kavalan presents itself with a color reminiscent of blossom honey. There aren't too many legs that form on the edge of the glass. Very light floral and at the same time tropical fruity fragrance right at the beginning on the nose. The fruits are tropical in nature and go in the direction of mango, ripe pineapple and persimmon - with a hint of fruit acid. Very attractive! Aromas of honey and vanilla are also evident. Somewhat spicy wood and very delicate sherry fruit influences are noticeable in the nose at the end. |
| Вкус | 83 | The mouthfeel is not unpleasant, creamy but also a bit watery at the same time. Slightly sweet, plus the fruit from the nose, but a little more subtle. In addition, there are wood aromas that add spice and a nice maltiness to the taste. Everything is very harmonious, nothing comes to the fore. |
| Финиш | 82 | Relatively short, slightly alcoholic finish. Slightly bitter, more like chocolate than coffee, but also aromatic at the same time. Towards the end, surprising notes of tobacco are added. |
нос 74 · вкус 65 · финиш 66
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
Very drinkable and pleasant
нос 75 · вкус 80 · финиш 70
Nose:- Predominant tropical fruits, banana, mango and sweet. Light tobacco and vanilla build some complexity to it, but not appearing, basic and light. No water needed or risk to lose all the already feint aroma. Palate:- Creamy but imbalance, lightly spicy and oaky. Boring and dull. Finishing:- Lightly spicy, creamy fruit aftertaste. Rough and burn- young. Very short finishing. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 80 · вкус 75 · финиш 65
Kavalan Single Malt Whisky 40%. Bottled a while back. Colour is suspiciously dark. Aroma is stonking. Honeycomb caramel soft oak and light exotic fruits and highlighter pen but mostly toffeeish. White chocolate covered dried fruits. Nice aroma. Taste is soft, chocolatey, sherry, vanilla oak, spicy linger. Rich and tasty. Pretty impressive to say the least. The first two Kavalan whiskies I tried scored 75 and 81 - decent enough but fairly average. Third time lucky, as they say. 3.8/90
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| Нос | 83 | Fruity, tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, Caribbean, slightly medicinal |
| Вкус | 80 | Slightly medicinal, somewhat artificial |
| Финиш | 77 | Barely present, slightly bitter |
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
This is a two year old whisky. Because of the huge angel share kavalan bottles this whisky so soon. When they are gonne distribute there whisky in europe it is gonne be aged 3 years because only then it can be called whisky here.
A lot of banana in this Kavalan, eh? You can own a bottle of this Taiwanese whisky for around 60 EUR.
Young whisky. Relatively sweet fruity, mild Interesting because from Taiwan. But generally rather expensive for what he gives.
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
From the award-winning distillery in Taiwan, Kavalan Single Malt is their entry-level bottling. Being matured in six different cask types, the nose is reminiscent of a quality blended Scotch. Very fruity with ripe oranges, mango and pineapple at first, the aroma turns more floral and honeyed upon adding a little water. Werther's Original drops, maple syrup and measured oak influence characterize the rather simple taste of this young malt. The finish is quick, chocolaty and slightly bitter. An interesting but very 'engineered' whisky with a hefty price tag. RATING: 3.2/5.0 stars ≙ 81 pts → AVERAGE [+]
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 78
malty and yeasty
Fruity, easy drinking with a hint of vanilla. One of the few drams that I could well imagine with an ice cube in the summer if it weren't for the price. It is currently available for around € 40. For a little more than half, I might put it on the shelf as a light whisky for the summer. Probably not like that.
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| Нос | 80 | Pineapple, mango, banana. Something slightly medical, in the direction of adhesive plaster, can be guessed and unfortunately does not go with the exotic fruits for me. |
| Вкус | 78 | Slightly sweet and subtly fruity. Too subtle for my taste, almost watery. |
| Финиш | 79 | Faintly chocolatey-sweet, a hint of vanilla and quite short, but I don't find any obvious faults either. |
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
нос 76 · вкус 76 · финиш 77
For the small age and only 40% a fairly neat entry into the Kavalan range, which can put some 10 / 12er Scots in the bag. But for 60 € rather a tasting as a purchase recommendation, there is a lot of Exotenaufschlag.
Fruity, mild, soft-spoken, tasty. 2014.04.03 14:30
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
the fruits are wonderful, but the young alcohol and the spiciness hinders the potential of this, still the best among the kavalans i’ve tried
нос 75 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
no age statement whisky ... probably 4-5 years old and therefore expensive ... a bit too fruity, lacks depth, oak ... matured in 6 different barrels but which and how long is unknown .. why?
A friend gifted me from Cyprus after a great vacation. I’ve tried single malts from warm climates before and loved it, so exploring whisky from Taiwan is definitely on that list, maybe on top. Nose: Tropical fruits with a strong hit of vanilla extract. Palate: Incredibly sweet at first, like biting into an alcohol-soaked candy. Then ripe fruit flavors (mango, pineapple) come. Finish: A lingering mango note. Youth adds dry and salty aftertaste. Overall, a short finish; expected more... 40% ABV First fill and refill ex-bourbon, sherry, and wine casks Chill filtered (probably) & color added Score: 81/100
"The flagship single malt from Taiwan`s Kavalan. Only operating since 2005 they have wowed the world with their young but full flavoured whisky, concentrating on their signature flavours of tropical fruit." TWE (http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18083.aspx)
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 75
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
Whilst neither deep, nor complex Kavalan Classic is immensely drinkable. It's hard not to like and, all malt fans will surely find something to enjoy here. Full tasting notes: https://www.thedramble.com/tastings/king-car/kavalan-classic-single-malt/
The two standard bottlings in direct comparison: https://fosm.de/tasting-2x-kavalan/
нос 83 · вкус 78 · финиш 82
The ''Kavalan'' appears very elegant and beautiful. It exudes the charm of the recognizable youth of the malt, which at the same time brings with it a fairly mature variety of aromas. Really nice to see that outstandingly good single malt whisky is also being produced far away from Scotland.
Nose honey and flowers. Malted and sweet mouth. Short final. Friendly.
Surprisingly balanced, a bit too dry / spicy
Aroma : spices (vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, nuts), pastries (cakes), cream, chewing gum (fruit), berries, wood. With warming up a little mineral-chemical notes. Good. The taste is sweet, simple: berries, chewing gum, spices (pepper, vanilla), confectionery (sweets, muffins with cream, candied fruits and berries), a tree with bitter taste. Aftertaste : chewing gum, spices, wood. In general, the continuation of taste. Quite simple. Not very long. Conclusion . Light, even, sweet whisky. For the basic mute is very good. Rating: 79 (n20t20f19b20).
Compared to the cask strength (and preferably sherry barrel matured) Kavalan's which I am a big fan of, it still stands out against me. In any case, the 40% really makes this whisky too weak, had at least 46% liked. Smell is still promising, but especially body does not make it true.
RATING: 83pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
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| Нос | 85 | The nose is quite open and fresh with notes of chocolate candies, lollipops, ripe mango and flowers. |
| Вкус | 83 | The taste is fresh and sweet with almost the same profile as nose with additional notes of honey and ripe melon. |
| Финиш | 80 | The finish is short and dull with washy notes of bitter chocolate and some tannic wet wood. |
Not my case. You can drink it, but for me it doesn't have much to do with delectation. Very flat. one dimensional No depth at all. More malt schnapps than whisky.
Friendly. Good surprise. Price too high. Pity
Nose: bit sweet and neutral, bit malty but not very pronounced Taste: quite surprisingly body with some nice spicey notes, after the somewhat flat nose. Finish: moderately long, a recieved a little cooling effect of menthol.
нос 77 · вкус 78 · финиш 80
The nose saves from total failure.
For a basic NAS, it’s very nice and rich.
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| Нос | 86 | Peach, oranges, sweet, oak, some cinnamon |
| Вкус | 85 | Orange, plums, mild, some oak spice |
| Финиш | 82 | medium-short, not bitter, light burning |
More or less classic Kavalan whisky. I am not a big fan of it. It has typical copper background mixed with different fruity notes. Very good with green apples as appetizer.
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| Нос | 79 | Metallic and copper notes, elements of malt, sweet glazed fruits, tropical fruits. |
| Вкус | 80 | Citruses, malt and delicate metallic notes. |
| Финиш | 74 | Echoes taste mostly with citric and metallic notes. |
Mix of different casks. Great and sweet stuff for an evening of chilling. No idea why the low rating,
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 81
Aged in refill ex-bourbon, refill ex-sherry, and new American oak casks. Thick fast primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Trailing droplets.
нос 73 · вкус 72 · финиш 68
Whisky and Beer festival Assen, 13-10-2017
Tastes more like a bourbon - I'm not yet convinced by this one as their are plenty of bottles which provide better value for money.
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Shows real promise, just a shame its 40%. Not a complex whisky, but a very pleasant one and good to start an evening with. It won't stand up against more complex malts.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Place: IMWF Ghent 2012
The nose was good, but lacks any body and taste. Definitely sub-par for a 60 EUR whisky.
A little too young for, if you ask me. Not dramtic, but surely not great either.
нос 78 · вкус 83 · финиш 79
Better than some of their higher end products I have tried.
нос 82 · вкус 75 · финиш 78
Great fruit aromas on the nose. A bit too one-dimensional on the palate, but gets really good again on the finish. Overall a nice drop.
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| Нос | 86 | Vanilla, overripe apple, tropical fruits, coconut, spices, dust, chocolate, subtle sulphur |
| Вкус | 82 | Soft and sweet at the beginning, then a bit bitter, light fruits |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-length finish with berries, subtle soap, some bitterness, malt, oak. Properly integrated alcohol. |