Kavalan Solist Moscatel Cask (Cask MO100623031A)

Kavalan Solist Moscatel Cask (Cask MO100623031A)

Official bottling 
Single malt - North Taiwan
Dark amber red 
56.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Black tea, black cherries, orange peel, honey, raisins, champagne, fresh baked bread. With water, fresh baked bread, vanilla, orange peel, champagne, cough syrup. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, syrupy, hot, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Black cherries, orange peel, honey, vanilla, golden syrup, raisins, hints of white grapes. With water, orange peel, champagne, cough syrup. 
Finish: Medium. Sea salt, fresh baked bread, raisins, black pepper. 

Comments: 

Complex and impressive wine cask finished whisky from Kavalan. I find my tastes have changed over the years though - it’s a little too intense, even with quite a bit of water. Lots of good fruity notes, though, very straightforward whisky. 

Verdict:

I like this.