Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 56.3% Cask no. B170418033C

Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 56.3% Cask no. B170418033C

Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 56.3% Cask no. B170418033C is a single-cask, cask-strength Taiwanese single malt from Kavalan Distillery, part of the Solist series dedicated to fresh ex-Bourbon American oak casks. Bottled non-chill filtered and at full cask strength, it showcases the distillery’s signature tropical fruit character together with rich vanilla, coconut, and subtle wood spice.

This 700ml bottle comes at 56.3% ABV and bears the unique cask number B170418033C, indicating that it originates from a single selected ex-Bourbon cask. As a single-cask release, the number of bottles is limited, making it a collectible and special-drinking expression within the Solist lineup.

Production and Style
Kavalan Distillery, located in Taiwan and operated by King Car Group, is now one of the most internationally recognised Taiwanese whisky producers. The Solist series is built on three core principles: single cask, cask strength, and non-chill filtered, aiming to present each cask’s unique character as directly as possible.

The ex-Bourbon Solist is matured in fresh American ex-Bourbon casks, which are made from American white oak and impart a richer aromatic profile. This results in a rounded, smooth palate with integrated woody notes, vanilla, and Kavalan’s distinctive tropical fruit signature, creating a rich but balanced flavour structure.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber, bright and clear, typical of ex-Bourbon maturation.
Nose: Rich vanilla, coconut cream, and tropical fruit such as pineapple and mango, with light caramel and baked notes; a subtle woody and spicy undertone appears on the back.
Palate: The first impression is of intense vanilla, coconut milk and ripe fruit sweetness, followed by gentle cinnamon, roasted nuts, caramel and oak spice. The body is full and rounded, with noticeable cask-strength depth but without being overly aggressive.
Finish: A medium-long finish carrying vanilla, cocoa, ripe fruit, light wood and spice, cleanly combined and warmly sweet.

Web and Reception
Official description: Kavalan describes Solist ex-Bourbon as “a delightfully complex, multi-dimensional single malt whisky, with vanilla, fruit and coconut highlights”, emphasising its layered and multi-faceted character.
Professional reviews: Some whisky review sites note an “Amazing taste” with peppery, salty and tropical dimensions, describing the style as lively and layered, and recommending it as a worthwhile Taiwanese single-cask cask-strength whisky.

Special Information
This is a single-cask, cask-strength bottling; ABV may vary slightly between casks.
Cask No. B170418033C identifies a specific ex-Bourbon cask, with only a limited number of bottles available, enhancing its collectibility and suitability for sharing on special occasions.
As a single-cask, non-chill filtered expression, the flavour is highly distinctive and best appreciated as a collector’s item, a tasting experience, or a gift for whisky enthusiasts.

Origin: Taiwan
Category: Whisky
Style: Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky – Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength
ABV: 56.3%
Volume: 700ml
Cask type: ex-Bourbon (fresh American white oak)
Bottling: non-chill filtered, natural colour, single cask strength