Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask vs SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Littlemill |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 54.7% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £387.43 | £425 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £425.
For beginners: SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £425)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£425 vs £387.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 97.21 21 Year Old 1990 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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