Kavalan Soloist Cask Strength 2013, Sherry Cask, La Maison du Whisky (6x 70cl) Region: Taiwan Fill Level: into neck Capsule: good condition Label: good labelling Packaging: in original carton, accompanied with original transportation box Alcohol content: 57.8% ABV Notes: Single Cask, Cask strength, one of only 497 bottles, Cask No, S060821047 Footnotes: Distilled at Kavalan in Yilan County, Taiwan, this exceptional single cask release was bottled exclusively for La Maison du Whisky in 2013 and represents an early and highly collectible example of Kavalan's internationally acclaimed Solist series. Founded by the King Car Group in 2005, Kavalan rapidly established itself as one of the most pioneering and respected distilleries in the modern whisky world, redefining perceptions of non-Scottish single malt whisky through its innovative maturation techniques and remarkable cask influence. Benefitting from Taiwan's intense tropical climate, maturation occurs at a dramatically accelerated rate compared to traditional Scotch whisky regions, resulting in exceptionally concentrated, rich, and expressive whiskies with heightened interaction between spirit and wood. The Solist range sits at the pinnacle of Kavalan's production and consists entirely of single cask bottlings personally selected by the distillery's cellar master from the finest maturing stock. These whiskies are celebrated for their individuality, intensity, and depth of flavour, with each cask offering a completely unique interpretation of the distillery's spirit. Drawn from a single sherry cask, this release showcases the luxurious richness and bold character for which Kavalan has become renowned, delivering layers of dried fruits, dark chocolate, spice, and rich oak influence balanced by the distillery's signature tropical fruit profile. The tropical maturation further amplifies the whisky's concentration and complexity, creating a style often compared to the intensity found in long-aged rums matured in similar climates. Only 497 bottles were released worldwide, making this an exceptionally limited and increasingly sought-after bottling from one of the whisky industry's most influential modern distilleries. Bonhams is pleased to offer these bottles in their original case of six, preserving both the provenance and collectability of the release whilst providing collectors with the rare opportunity to acquire a complete original presentation format seldom seen on the secondary market. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Δ Δ VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. Items may be kept under bond if required. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing