Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak
- Distillery
- Kavalan
- Region
- Country
- Taiwan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Price
- £88.5
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Malt Extract, Honey, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Kavalan's ex-Bourbon Oak is a 46% ABV single malt matured in American oak casks, diluted with local spring water from the Taiwanese distillery's Yilan location. This entry-level expression provides accessible access to Kavalan's house style.
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Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak is a single malt from Kavalan (Taiwan), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — vanilla, malt extract, honey, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Kavalan's ex-Bourbon Oak is a 46% ABV single malt matured in American oak casks, diluted with local spring water from the Taiwanese distillery's Yilan location. This entry-level expression provides accessible access to Kavalan's house style.
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