Kavalan Year of the Horse Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky Limited Edition

The Kavalan Year of the Horse Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky Limited Edition is a lush, festive “sherry-forward” Taiwanese single malt—layering dried-fruit richness, caramel depth, and tropical brightness into a smooth, gift-worthy pour. This is equal parts collectibility and crowd-pleasing flavor, elevated further by presentation that feels like a true Lunar New Year centerpiece—including a branded tulip-shaped snifter glass in the gift packaging.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced at Kavalan Distillery in Taiwan, this limited Lunar New Year release spotlights the house’s talent for bold maturation in a subtropical climate—where warmth accelerates cask interaction and amplifies aromatic intensity.

Cask program (the “Triple Sherry”): the whisky is matured using a trio of sherry-seasoned casks—Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez (PX), and Moscatel—each contributing a distinct layer: Oloroso for nutty dried-fruit structure, PX for darker syrupy richness, and Moscatel for a lifted, floral-fruit top note that keeps the profile bright and perfumed.

Bottling strength: this Year of the Horse “with glass” edition is commonly listed at 43% ABV (86 proof).

Gift presentation: the commemorative pack is widely described as pairing the bottle with a Kavalan-branded tulip-shaped snifter/nosing glass, designed to concentrate aroma and heighten the sherried bouquet.

Critics Reviews
For this limited Year of the Horse gift set, there are no widely published professional critic numeric scores consistently and verifiably available from the major scored outlets.

What is verifiable is that the Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask expression has been recognized in major blind-tasting competitions, including placement among Double Gold medal winners at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2024).

Tasting Profile
Nose: A dense wave of dried fruits (sticky dates, raisins), dark chocolate, and caramelized sugar, lifted by a brighter, aromatic fruit note that reads as grape skin, candied citrus, and floral honey.

Palate: Plush and coating—treacle toffee, spiced fruitcake, and malt sweetness meet nutty sherry depth and a distinctly Kavalan tropical-fruit accent that keeps the mid-palate lively rather than heavy.

Finish: Long, warming, and layered, fading through sherry-soaked dried fruit, cocoa, gentle spice, and a final echo of sweet malt and polished oak.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes
Sherry-Cask Whisky Highball (Bright & Elegant)

• 1.5 oz Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask (Year of the Horse)

• 4–5 oz chilled premium soda water

• Optional: 1 small lemon peel
  Method: Build in a tall glass over clear ice. Stir once or twice gently. Express lemon peel over the top (or omit to keep it purely sherried).

Rob Roy (Sherried, Plush Twist)

• 2 oz Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  Method: Stir with ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cherry.