Kavalan Continues To Be Awarded Top Honors
Kavalan took home the TOP 3 spots again, this time it was at the International Review of Spirits (IRS), which is organized by the Tastings-Beverage Testing Institute in the US.
Author - Larry Schoen
Kavalan took home the TOP 3 spots again, this time it was at the International Review of Spirits (IRS), which is organized by the Tastings-Beverage Testing Institute in the US. They took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Scotch, Irish and World categories. At last year’s competition they were given 2 x Platinum Superlatives, which is an amazing honor, but this year they were given an incredible 4x Platinum Superlatives for the Solist Sherry, Solist Ex-Bourbon, Solist Vinho Barrique and Solist Fino along with 16 other Kavalan expressions that were awarded the GOLD.
Platinum Superlative
No. 1 in contest
98 Kavalan Solist Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Judges notes: A port-like Single Malt with highly concentrated fruity flavors; this stunning display of intensity will satisfy most any lover of cask-finished spirits and may even convert rum drinkers into whisky lovers.
97 Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Judges notes: caramel-chocolate truffle with a satiny, vibrant, dry medium body and roasted kiwi, green tea, sage ... A funky and tropical Single Malt with a spicy, peppery palate.
97 Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Judges notes: a hot, very complex, very long suede, kalamata olives, glazed nuts, dates, dark chocolate, fine tobacco, luxury tea, and dried tropical fruits finish. A delicious and captivating Whisky that inundates the senses with luxury.
96 Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Judges notes: “Aromas of madeira cake, raisins and roasted walnuts, leather, and roasted meats with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dryish full body and a hot, engaging, long coffee gelato, soft licorice, and ripe red apple finish. A flavor-packed indulgence.
Gold Medal
95 Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky
94 Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Earth Silver Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
92 Kavalan Distillery Select No.1 Single Malt Whisky
91 Kavalan Sky Gold Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
93 Kavalan Earth Silver Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky