Slainte Mhath
3.5
Previous tastings of Kavalan have not impressed me, so I wanted to give Taiwan's second distillery a try. The nose of this 4-year-old Yushan is quite appealing, ranging from plums, grapes and baking spices to tropical fruits, marzipan and fresh ginger. Juicy and spicy flavors attack the palate, the rushed maturation has left it woody and slightly rough at the same time. Peppery oak, dark chocolate and hints of cantaloupe underscore the quality of the casks. Fading notes of coffee, apples and spearmint remain in the medium finish. It's a well-made spirit! RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE
