Kavalan Solist Brandy Cask Strength

57.8% ABV / Brandy Cask Y141119007A Nose - Quite hot, unripe pineapple, caramel, fresh ginger, green papaya, unripe mango (w/ water) Still quite hot, lots of the same tropical fruits Taste - Quite hot, sweet pineapple, white pepper / habanero heat/tingle, hint of chocolate, ripe tropical fruits, caramel (w/ water) Still quite hot, fruity hot tingle/heat, unripe pineapple, mango, guava, light papaya funk, caramel, black pepper Finish - Lingering sweet hot fruity heat, pineapple, hot peppers, fresh ginger (w/ water) Pretty much the same Score - 65/100 Final Thoughts - Holy crap this drank like it was hazmat. Super hot on the nose which continued through the palate and lingered into the finish. I think the heat on this one dominated the entire experience and sort of hid what could have been there. I think the heat distracted from what the Brandy cask might have added, although maybe it just gave that it extra tropical fruit vibe. Sad how a bit of water didn't even help this one too much. It feels like it had potential, but just somehow got way too hot and peppery to be really enjoyable. Would I drink it if offered? - Maybe Would I specifically order it? - Maybe Would I buy a bottle? - No NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

Cask A090620040. Aged 4 years 2 months. LMDW. Nose: Strawberries, Salted Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Butterscotch, Mangoes, Pineapples, Pepper, Pears, Raisins, Sultanas, Raspberries, Passion Fruit, Dates, Bananas, Violets, Almonds Palate: Guava, Pepper, Mangoes, Papayas, Raisins, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Pineapples, Salted Caramel, Coffee, Bananas, Coconuts, Honey Finish: Coffee, Guava, Papaya, Pineapples, Apricots, Sour Cherries, Sultanas, Salted Caramel, Peaches, Bananas, Orange Peels

So good, strong, takes you by surprise, burny and sweet

Sweet nose, lacked pallet, finish was nice and kind.