Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Whisky
Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Whisky is a Taiwanese single malt whisky at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750mL bottle — 100% matured in Spanish Oloroso sherry oak casks at the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% vol (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Casks: 100% Spanish Oloroso sherry oak (retailers describe first-fill)
- Production: single malt, double-distilled in copper stills; no artificial coloring; non-chill-filtered (retailer-stated)
- Age: no age statement; Kavalan publishes no minimum aging
- Origin: Kavalan Distillery, Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, Taiwan — owned by the King Car Group (founded 2005)
Sherry-Cask Maturation in Taiwan's Fast Lane
Taiwan's subtropical heat matures whisky far faster than Scotland's warehouses, and Kavalan leans into that intensity: this single malt rests entirely in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, drawing deep color and dried-fruit richness in short order. The result took Gold with 95 points at the 2021 International Wine & Spirit Competition — an award verified as belonging to this exact expression. Shop more Kavalan whiskies, or compare with the store's international whisky shelf.
Tasting Notes
Dark chocolate and espresso over raisin, fig, and toasted walnut, with cinnamon and orange peel lifting the deep sherry influence. Full-bodied at 46% ABV, with a long, drying, cocoa-driven finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass to take in the sherry depth; a few drops of water soften the spice. Pairs with dark chocolate, aged Gouda, or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kavalan whisky made?
At the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County, Taiwan, owned by the King Car Group — one of the world's most decorated new distilleries.
What does Oloroso sherry cask maturation add?
Deep color, dried-fruit and nut flavors, chocolate and spice — the defining character of this expression.
Is Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak an award winner?
Yes — it won Gold with 95 points at the 2021 IWSC. (Note: Kavalan's World Whisky Awards "World's Best Single Malt" wins belong to the Solist expressions, not this one.)
Does it have an age statement?
No — Kavalan publishes no minimum aging for this expression.
For sherry-cask depth from Taiwan: order Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.