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Тайваньский односолодовый с тропически-фруктовым, ванильно-карамельным профилем и заметной пряной остротой; крепкий середняк (~80), но многие опытные ставят его в ряд ниже подиума и предпочитают более сфокусированные базовые розливы Kavalan.
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В аромате — мёд, ваниль, карамель, тропические фрукты (ананас, банан, папайя, манго), какао, орехи, кокос, корица и лёгкая табачно-кожаная нота; многие отмечают богатый, десертный нос, хотя часть ревьюеров называет его робким и невыразительным, требующим времени раскрыться. Вкус сладкий и маслянистый, с тропическими фруктами, ванильным кремом, карамелью, но выделяется агрессивная пряная острота (перец чили, мускат, бадьян, чёрный перец) и лёгкая вяжущесть; послевкусие короткое-среднее, простое, сладко-пряное, иногда суховатое или горьковатое. Хвалят сбалансированность дерева и фруктов, чистоту и доступную цену; критикуют одномерность, избыток дуба, спиртуозность основы и попытку вместить слишком многое в ущерб фокусу.
Оценки в целом согласованы вокруг 78–84. Опытные держатся кучно в диапазоне 78–84 и настроены сдержанно-положительно, считая это аккуратным летним виски, но их слабейшим Kavalan; отдельные восторги (86–87 «свежо, чисто») и резкие провалы (62–72 «невкусно», «не стоит пить») идут преимущественно от менее авторитетных авторов, что расширяет разброс к краям, но не смещает медиану.
Pretty OK but in the same price range and level I would prefer the Podium
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
The nose had to hope for a stronger palate. Nevertheless, this is a tidy (summer) whisky from Taiwan.
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 83
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
[November, 2014] I had this dram during a "world whiskies" tasting at Bonn. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 82,5. My notes state a shy nose and a slightly drying (tannins) taste with some sherry flavours.
Not bad whisky, but my weakest Kavalan after the NAS.
Amber color. Light oily.
| Нос |
84 |
Full and enjoyable. Rich. Sweet. Lots of tropical fruits. Even very cute. Pineapple and banana. |
| Вкус |
85 |
Sweet. Tropical fruit. Peaches. A bit of acidity. Caramel. Vanilla. Maybe a little hides. Pretty intense and full. Lots of spices. |
| Финиш |
84 |
Caramel. Vanilla. Cream. Sweetness. Spices. Cinnamon. Delicate spice. White pepper. A bit of leather. Medium-long. |
Nose:- Lightly heated, rich honey and dark fruits. Creamy and soft caramel. It is like smelling on a delicious dessert. Palate:- Intensely sweet, touch of sour fruits and creamy, like vanilla ice cream with berries topping. Well mouth coating. Seductive. Finish:- Vanilla carried on till the end, smooth and short-medium length. One dimension and direct, but this is really delicious. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
Aroma:Moderate;Palate:82/100; Aftertaste:Medium.
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
A nice nose, but the rest ... forget it. I strongly recommend to give it some time to breathe.
Leather, cider, cigar, fresh wood, bananas, coconut, vanilla, star anise, sponge cake.
S 6 Spicy & Fruity & Young. The chilli kick on this one is real, not something for the lighthearted drinkers. The nose reminds me of Oloroso cask and virgin oak on the palate. [78-82] Good buy when I've extra money to spend, most whisky stays within this band. N 25 Waving vanilla pod to start with. Then rich summer fruits (plum, ripe banana). Then raisins, honey, and cinnamon powder. The base is however quite spirity. P 24 Spicy oak attacked the palate up front with chilli, nutmeg, and star anise. Then the underlying fruitiness slowly surfaced with a touch of astringency on the edges. F 23 Mid, dry finish. Spicy & hot (chili & black pepper). Again slightly astringent.
Nose: vanilla, wood tartness, cocoa, dark chocolate, nuts, wet tobacco, fruit, coconut, cinnamon, spices. Palate: vanilla, honey, fruit cake, peaches, apricots, cocoa, raisins in chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, hints of herbs, nuts. Finish: short, light, pleasant, sweet, fruity, slightly peppery.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
This whisky tries to be too much it can handle. Their other entry level bottles like the ex-bourbon or concertmaster are much more focused. This fails in complexity.
good stuff, I really like this kind of profile now and then. very fresh, clean. and the price is ok. 87/100
нос 76 · вкус 75 · финиш 70
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Color - straw yellow; Nose - very very unobtrusive, oak, sour; Taste - fruity, vanilla, strawberries, cream; Finish - short, medium warm
The nose was quite appealing, but the mouth is a bit too oaky if you ask me. Remains rather decent whisky though. Tasted from a 2014.03.26 bottling
My first whisky from Taiwan. Interesting. The finish is too bitter for me personally.
нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 78
Well-rounded Taiwanese single malt, nothing to say. A good one.
A nice range of tropical fruity flavours. Almost like oily whisky character seems to mute the high notes and nothing really catches the taste sensations. Still well worth trying. * mango / papaya / pineapple * honeyed vanilla * rich oak * warming spice * often thick, oily texture
Not worth drinking in my opinion
The next one on my Kavalan list is the King Car Conductor, the only bottling which bears the name of the company behind this up-and-coming distillery from Taiwan. http://dramlicious.com/worldwide-wednesday-episode-11/
Pleasant to drink, nicely balanced between wood and fruit. 2013.09.18 10:59
04/05/2025 82.5 / 100 Color: Light amber, probably colored with caramel. AROMA - 22.5 / 25 Sweet and woody, with notes of exotic fruit, nuts, and a touch of earthiness. Charred barrel, caramelized nuts, pecans, honey, ripe bananas, and papaya. TASTE - 21 / 25 Floral and nectarine with a touch of caramel, wood, and a light grainy note. Hazelnut shortbread, ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of spices, a touch of coconut and baked bananas. The spiciness is acceptable, but could be a bit better. FINISH - 20 / 25 Slightly spicy, warming with a hint of toasted wood. Honey, chocolate, chili. Pleasant yet very simple. BALASN - 19 / 25 Surprisingly pleasant, though not perfectly balanced. It works well as a casual conversation bottle or as a simple Daily Dram.