Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky β 70cl
Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky β an extraordinarily rare Solist expression matured in a single ex-Manzanilla sherry cask. Manzanilla is Spain's coastal fino sherry style, produced only in SanlΓΊcar de Barrameda β casks are extremely rare in whisky. A collector-grade Kavalan Solist expression.
Why you'll love it
- Refined coastal salinity, dried fruit, gentle nut, honeyed depth, warm oak β Manzanilla character at cask strength
- Single Manzanilla ex-sherry cask β one of the rarest cask types in single malt whisky
- Perfect for serious sherry cask completists, investment collectors, and rare cask enthusiasts
- Presented in Kavalan Solist series premium packaging with cask information
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat with a few drops of water. Pairs beautifully with Iberian ham, aged Manchego, seafood tapas, or coastal-inspired cuisine (echoing the Manzanilla origin).
Perfect for
- Serious sherry cask completists (rare cask type)
- Investment-grade Kavalan and Solist series collectors
- Andalusian food and drink enthusiasts
- Distinctive premium gifts for whisky connoisseurs
Compare with
Interested in the equally rare Amontillado version? See Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask Strength ($620). Prefer classic Oloroso? Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Strength ($263) delivers the celebrated everyday sherry expression.
Frequently asked
What is Manzanilla?
Manzanilla is a fino-style sherry produced exclusively in SanlΓΊcar de Barrameda, on Spain's Andalusian coast. Aging near the sea imparts a distinctive coastal salinity to the sherry β and to casks that previously held it.
Why is Manzanilla cask so rare in whisky?
Manzanilla production is geographically limited to one small coastal town. Casks that previously held Manzanilla are extremely rare in the international market. Kavalan's ability to source them for a Solist expression is genuinely unusual.
Is this investment-grade?
Yes β rare cask types in Kavalan Solist range command significant collector interest. Rarity plus single-cask status plus Kavalan's international reputation drive strong secondary-market potential.
Quick facts
- Region: Yilan County, Taiwan
- Distillery: Kavalan (founded 2005)
- Range: Kavalan Solist (single cask, cask strength)
- Cask: Manzanilla ex-sherry (extremely rare)
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Swarthy aurum amber with deep golden highlights.
NOSE
Aromatic and complex β clear honeydew melon, layered fruity character, toffee, cocoa, fresh orange, mint, and subtle Manzanilla-cask saline lift.
PALATE
Balanced full body β slightly salty Manzanilla-cask character, intense fruity depth, plenty of sweetness with vanilla, layered orange, melon, mint, and a fresh fruit complexity unique to Kavalan's tropical maturation.
FINISH
Cider-like, coastal, and lightly salty β sustained orchard fruit, refined Manzanilla saline, vanilla, and a polished cask-strength fade.
ABV: 54% ABV
