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July 2026 - World Whisk(e)y

July 2026 - World Whisk(e)y
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Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 points
$219
Kavalan
Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A powerfully delicious, epic single malt with a cornucopia with lavish fruit, spice, and mineral flavors that continue to evolve in the glass; try with a bit of pure water.
98 points $219
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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 bold and densely packed barrel finished cask strength whisky that need a few drops of water to open up nicely; an impressive nightcap sipper for Sherry lovers.
97 points $599
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Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$102
Kavalan
Podium Single Malt Whisky
Wildly complex and satisfying the textured, spiced, caramelized and rich flavors of this whiskey one normally only finds in barrel proof bottlings, decadence at a most reasonable proof.
96 points $102
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
Warm and fat with umami-centric smoked meat and plum flavors — a delightful pour neat or in a Manhattan.
96 points $112
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Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A rich and decadent whiskey to enjoy on the rocks or in a cocktail with citrus and amaro.
96 points $599
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Kavalan Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$102
Kavalan
Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
Fruity, dry, sweet, spicy and wildly complex, all at the same time — a deliciously balanced explosion of flavor.
95 points $102
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Kavalan Grand Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$127
Kavalan
Grand Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
Silky smooth, and on the verge of sessionable; a smooth expression of Taiwanese Whisky for an Irish Whisky lover.
95 points $127
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Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A shockingly rich and deep flavor bomb of a whisky that needs a little water and a lot of time to savor the ever evolving, seemingly endless flavors and nuances; impressive.
95 points $229
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Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$249
Kavalan
Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A robust and densely packed Sherry driven single malt with a long, and remarkably smooth for the high proof, fruit and a spices accents.
95 points $249
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Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Wildly complex and balanced with decadent sherry notes driving the nose, followed by savory and sweet notes of butter and pecan tart.
95 points $599
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Kavalan Lán Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$69
Kavalan
Lán Single Malt Whisky
A concentrated, richly flavored single malt tailored for sipping and cigars.
94 points $69
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Kavalan Blenders Select Signature Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$80
Kavalan
Blender's Select Signature Single Malt Whisky
A well-aged Taiwanese whiskey with lovely balance and fruit that is tailored for the Highland Scotch and even Cognac drinker.
94 points $80
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Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$89
Kavalan
Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
A solid Sherry-influenced single malt with nice nutty notes upfront and minerals and pepper on the warming finish.
94 points $89
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Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$89
Kavalan
Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
Smoky and fruit-centric flavors balance with spice and salinity.
94 points $89
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King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$119
King Car
Conductor Single Malt Whisky
Spiced honey notes on the nose with warm maple-lemon-mocha flavors deliver a fine Autumn-centric whiskey for sipping or mixing with a honey-lemon sour.
94 points $119
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Kavalan Grand Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$127
Kavalan
Grand Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
A tasty Sherry-barrel aged single malt with a fine balance of roasted nut rancio notes and bright tropical fruits.
94 points $127
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Kavalan 15 Years Old Four-Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$149
Kavalan
15 Years Old Four-Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky
Elegant and refined, think fine Calvados meets a smooth and complex whiskey.
94 points $149
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Kavalan Solist Virgin Oak Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Virgin Oak Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Rich, decadent and exquisitely balanced, think maple-cola-ube-leather with a wildly complex note of black cardamom and hedonistic buttered caramel corn — an absolute treat any way you serve this.
94 points $229
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Kavalan Solist Peated Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Peated Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A complex and finely balanced peat and smoke forward single malt with a solid backbone of fruity malt and spicy oak.
94 points $229
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Kavalan Peatist Ex-Bourbon Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$249
Kavalan
Peatist Ex-Bourbon Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A remarkable marriage of sweet tropical fruits, lavish spices, and pleasurably permeating, medicinal peat and smoke flourishes; this is a must try with cigars.
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
A warm and round whisky that opens up beautifully with rocks or a splash of water.
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
A delicious and deep single malt with a great range of fruit, spice, and mineral flavors; a great choice for an all night dram.
93 points $54
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Coperies French Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$60
Coperies
French Single Malt Whisky
A delicate and nuanced malt whiskey that will be a nice summer sipper on ice and fun cocktail choice.
93 points $60
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Kavalan Blenders Select Signature - Sweet & Mellow Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$80
Kavalan
Blender's Select Signature - Sweet & Mellow Single Malt Whisky
Balances complex Autumn flavors of buckwheat, hickory and country ham with vanilla, apple and toffee for a fun ride of flavor to enjoy neat or on a single rock.
93 points $80
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
Uniquely savory, reach for this 80 proof when you are craving the bold flavors of a barrel proof whiskey and need to keep your wits about you; a complex after dinner sipper.
93 points $112
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Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A massive, tightly-packed whisky that that needs a little water to open up the treasure chest of flavors.
93 points $229
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Kavalan Rhythm Of Taiwan Collection "Ocean" Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$247
Kavalan
Rhythm Of Taiwan Collection "Ocean" Single Malt Whisky
This Sherry lover's delight has complex Asian flavors that will show off beautifully in creative cocktails.
93 points $247
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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 dark and brooding port-accented single malt whisky with deep pockets of flavor from the malt and barrel.
93 points $249
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Kavalan Solist Px Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$699
Kavalan
Solist Px Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Dark and rich with sweet and savory flavors and a deep, delicious finish; a perfect cigar companion.
93 points $699
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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
A dark, heavy, brooding whisky that will appeal to Bourbon drinkers.
93 points $799
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Kavalan Blenders Select Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$80
Kavalan
Blender's Select Single Malt Whisky
Delicious with ginger beer or shaken with honey and grapefruit, this luxurious whiskey will appeal to those new to the category as well as the experienced imbiber.
92 points $80
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Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$99
Kavalan
Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky
A toothsome, flavorful Sherry-influenced single malt whisky for sipping and elevated cocktails.
92 points $99
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Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$99
Kavalan
Classic Single Malt Whisky
A silky, well balanced single malt with delicious fruit, earthiness, and a long, spicy citrus accented finish; this will appeal to Scotch fans.
92 points $99
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Kavalan Port Oak Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$155
Kavalan
Port Oak Single Malt Whisky
This rich, charred, toasty, fruity whiskey is perfect to pair with dark chocolate.
92 points $155
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Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$249
Kavalan
Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
This whiskey is so vibrant, layered and complex that in a glass with ice, you would think it is an expertly crafted cocktail.
92 points $249
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Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$54
Kavalan
Distillery Select No.2 Single Malt Whisky
A delightfully spicy, fruity and tropical dram with a long evolving finish that will satisfy a wide variety of whisky palates.
90 points $54
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Kavalan Distillers Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$127
Kavalan
Distiller's Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
With balanced flavors of tea, melon, tangerine, and smoked honey, this whiskey will elevate any citrus-based cocktail.
90 points $127
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Kavalan Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
89 points
$249
Kavalan
Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A powerful, almost daunting combination of PX Sherry and peaty malt flavors make this a natural cigar pairing; make sure to add a bit of water to release the tightly wound flavors — tailored for the Islay Scotch fans.
89 points $249
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Kavalan Distillers Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
88 points
$127
Kavalan
Distiller's Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
Warm and satisfying delivering plenty of complex flavors and spiced caramelized tree fruit at a modest 80 proof.
88 points $127
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Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
87 points
$89
Kavalan
Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky
Roasty, smoky and lightly charred, this rich whiskey will stand up beautifully in an Old Fashioned.
87 points $89
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