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July 2025 - World Whisk(e)y

July 2025 - World Whisk(e)y
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Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
An incredibly rich single malt Whisky with dense layers of dark brandied fruit and umami flavors; take your time with this one.
98 points $229
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Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
97 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A powerful and intense Whiskey with beautiful barrel finishing.
97 points $599
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Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
97 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A densely packed, very sherried Single Malt with dark, brooding flavors and and chewy texture.
97 points $599
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Kavalan 15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$149
Kavalan
15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky
Dry, savory whisky with complex notes of exotic spice, tobacco and caramelized peaches, dark and spicy, meant for the experienced drinker.
95 points $149
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Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$699
Kavalan
Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
This is the kind of Whisky you think about for a long time after having it as the flavors develop and overlap with every sip from a warm apple butter croissant to pipe tobacco and smoked shiitake to Grand Marnier layer cake.
95 points $699
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
This is roasty, smoky, fruity, meaty and savory - every flavor, all at once, and in harmony.
94 points $112
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King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$119
King Car
Conductor Single Malt Whisky
A delightfully bold and vibrant Single Malt for all occasions.
94 points $119
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Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Wonderfully, brambly and smoky with notes of gingerbread, milk chocolate and honey.
94 points $229
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Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$249
Kavalan
Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
This exhibits well-integrated oak with a sweet and savory palate that finishes lightly meaty and smoky.
94 points $249
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Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$249
Kavalan
Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
This has a powerful and dominating red fruit profile with brawny oak to back it up.
94 points $249
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Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Power meets elegance, smoke and caramel meet jasmine and magnolia playing off one another from start to its long, umami-packed finish.
94 points $599
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Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A delicious, fruit and oak forward single malt with cascading waves of sherried flavors and chewy, finely knit texture; truly a contemplative dram for savoring.
94 points $599
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Kavalan Distillery Select No.1 Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$54
Kavalan
Distillery Select No.1 Single Malt Whisky
Balanced and elegant, a satiny journey of fruit, spice, nuts and cured leather.
93 points $54
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Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$54
Kavalan
Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
A lightly charred whiskey that leads with a floral, outdoorsy nose into a honey-accented, umami-packed palate.
93 points $54
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Hériose Le Classique Whisky
93 points
$55
Hériose
Le Classique Whisky
A vivacious, well-balanced single malt with alluring smoky, spicy, and fruity nuances.
93 points $55
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Kavalan Lán Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$69
Kavalan
Lán Single Malt Whisky
Rich and elegant Whiskey that shows off a great combination of baking spices, tea, cocoa and fruit notes.
93 points $69
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Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$89
Kavalan
Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
A savory and spicy dram with creamy, sweet flavors.
93 points $89
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Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$89
Kavalan
Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
A charming Single Malt that has rich and dark tones with red fruit accents.
93 points $89
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Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$99
Kavalan
Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
A unique whisky with fruity, nutty notes and a touch of seaside.
93 points $99
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Kavalan Port Oak Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$102
Kavalan
Port Oak Single Malt Whisky
An earthy and rustic Whiskey with captivating notes of buckwheat and caramelized banana.
93 points $102
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Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$102
Kavalan
Podium Single Malt Whisky
A flavorful whiskey that will excel for mixing in cocktails.
93 points $102
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Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$219
Kavalan
Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A powerful and highly concentrated Whisky with brawny intensity of flavor; sip with plenty of ice or a few drops of water to open up the palate to even more delicious caramel.
93 points $219
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Kavalan Solist Peated Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Peated Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Wildly complex and balanced, starts like a Jamaican pot still Rum, finishes as a Speyside Single Malt Scotch - this would make a fabulous Penicillin cocktail.
93 points $229
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Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$249
Kavalan
Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A bold, chewy, heavily oaked Single Malt for cigars and dessert parings.
93 points $249
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Kavalan Solist Palo Cortado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$799
Kavalan
Solist Palo Cortado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Decadent, luxurious slap of flavor for thrill seeking drinkers; it's got everything: texture, spice, fruit, chocolate and pepper for days.
93 points $799
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Keris Silver Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$78
Keris
Silver Single Malt Whisky
A nice easy going Single Malt Whisky with a sweet, slightly smoky finish.
91 points $78
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Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$99
Kavalan
Classic Single Malt Whisky
A robust nightcap welcoming you with rich flavors of stone fruits.
91 points $99
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
An intriguingly smoky, savory nose leads to red fruit accented, spicy palate.
91 points $112
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Kavalan Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$102
Kavalan
Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
Warm and spicy with generous bakery notes and flavors of rooibos tea, banana and pear tart.
90 points $102
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Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
89 points
$89
Kavalan
Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
Fine, approachable, lighter-styled Single Malt Whisky for everyday pleasure.
89 points $89
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Royal Circle Whisky
85 points
$5
Best Buy
Royal Circle
Whisky
A smoky blended whisky with a light body and warming finish.
85 points $5 Best Buy
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