One sip, and you're no longer in Taiwan, you’re in the heart of an orchestra. The Kavalan Vinho Solist, even in its 3cl sample form, delivers a performance that’s bold, elegant, and unforgettable. This isn’t just a taste, it’s a preview of perfection.

Kavalan Vinho Solist Sample 3cl
Brand: Kavalan | Category: Single Cask Single Malt | ABV: Cask Strength (varies) | Origin: Yilan, Taiwan | Vol: 30ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Imagine walking through a vineyard in the summer heat, ripe berries, red wine, toasted vanilla, and warm oak rising all at once.
Palate: Voluptuous and layered. Notes of dark chocolate, cherries, black pepper, and sweet spice roll over the tongue with a bold, mouth-coating richness.
Finish: Intense and lingering, like a red wine reduction with a smoky twist. A slow fade into tannins, fruit, and fire.

Production Details
Fully matured in re-toasted American oak wine casks, the Vinho Solist harnesses Taiwan’s intense tropical aging climate. It accelerates flavor development without sacrificing depth. This 3cl sample lets you experience the full force of cask strength whisky, no dilution, no shortcuts.

Perfect For
Those wanting to explore a world class whisky without committing to a full bottle. This is your all access pass to the legend everyone’s talking about.

Expert Notes
The Vinho Solist famously beat out Scotch and Japanese titans to win World’s Best Single Malt at the 2015 World Whiskies Awards. Even a small dram shows you why: it’s bold, complex, and beautifully crafted.

Customer Reviews
“Didn’t know 3cl could blow my mind like this. It’s a tasting and a memory.”
“The richness is unreal. Even in a tiny pour, it holds its own.”
“I tried this before buying the full bottle, safe to say I ordered two more.”

Interesting Fact
Kavalan's re-toasting process caramelizes wine residue in the cask, infusing the whisky with dessert-like depth and serious complexity.

Serving Suggestions
This is a high-strength dram, try it neat first, then add a drop of water. Watch the fruit open and the spice bloom.

Distillery Background
Kavalan Distillery redefined expectations when it burst onto the scene in 2005. Against all odds, it became one of the most decorated single malt producers in the world. Located in Yilan County, it turns climate into craft and the Vinho Solist is its most audacious masterpiece.