Kavalan "Triple Sherry Cask" Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky

Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask is a lush, richly layered single malt that delivers an opulent symphony of dried fruit, dark sweetness, and velvety spice. It showcases Kavalan’s signature tropical maturation, offering remarkable depth and elegance with a vibrant, fruit-forward profile that feels both indulgent and impeccably balanced.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced at the award-winning Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan, this whisky exemplifies the house style of rapid, intense maturation driven by Taiwan’s humid, subtropical climate. The “Triple Sherry Cask” expression is crafted by blending single malts matured in three distinct types of sherry casks:

• Oloroso Sherry – delivers structure, nuttiness, and rich dried fruit

• Pedro Ximénez Sherry – imparts luscious sweetness, fig, and decadent dark fruit

• Moscatel Sherry – adds lifted aromatics, honeyed fruit, and floral elegance

Together, these casks produce a whisky bursting with complexity and layered sweetness. Kavalan’s meticulous blending and their naturally accelerated barrel aging help achieve a velvety texture and concentrated flavor profile without extended age statements.

Bottled at 40% ABV, Triple Sherry Cask is crafted for smoothness and luxury, offering maximal sherry depth with approachable drinkability.

Critics Reviews

Professional whisky reviewers consistently praise Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask for its intense fruit richness, creamy mouthfeel, and beautifully integrated sherry influence. Critics highlight the whisky’s chocolate, raisin, and berry-driven character, often describing it as one of the most accessible yet decadently flavored sherry-led whiskies in Kavalan’s lineup.

Many contrast it with heavier, more tannic sherry bombs from Europe — noting that Kavalan’s tropical maturation gives the whisky a rounder, more vibrant fruit quality and a luxurious sweetness that appeals to both sherry enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
A burst of raisins, figs, and stewed berries, layered with caramel, toffee, and dark chocolate. Hints of orange peel, toasted nuts, rose petal, and warm spice add elegance and lift.

Palate:
Rich, silky, and densely flavored. Dark fruit compote, plum, and blackberry intermingle with milk chocolate, honey, and brown sugar. Subtle notes of roasted almond, cinnamon, and soft oak harmonize with the sweetness. The texture is velvety, with sherry warmth spreading gently across the palate.

Finish:
Long, smooth, and sweetly spiced. Lingering flavors of cocoa, dried fruit, baking spice, and a touch of floral warmth from the Moscatel influence. Balanced and deeply satisfying.

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