David T. Smith Issue 10 Phoebe Calver Tastings

Kavalan Distillery – Kavalan Gin


Kavalan Distillery

Kavalan Gin

King Car Group


ABV: 40%
Country: Taiwan
Style: Classic 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Dry and fruity with freshly cut pear and apple along with aromas of butter and dark chocolate.

Palate
The texture is smooth to start, followed by a building warmth. Creamy, melted chocolate is joined by oily fennel and anise before notes of rye bread.

Finish
A relatively short finish with a hint of floral blackberry eau de vie and gentle warmth.

Comments
A perfumed gin with plenty of fruity flavours and a good warmth. It’d work well mixed with fruit juice for a still summer cooler.

Score

7.6


Phoebe Calver

Nose
A little bit like opening up a bar of Fruit & Nut (the big size obviously). Nutty and almost earthy notes at first before a light reminder of juniper.

Palate
We’re back again with the nuts, but it is far smoother than the nose was hinting. Creamy chocolate, with a little honey, or perhaps freshly cooked vanilla cupcakes.

Finish
Ah, some dark fruit trying to break through all of that earthy flavour. It’s not around for long.

Comments
A breakfast gin – not that I’m suggesting you have it over your cornflakes!

Score

7.7


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