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Kavalan Master's Select Reserve No. 1, ex-Bourbon & STR Cask, 2025, 40%
Kavalan

Kavalan Master's Select Reserve No. 1, ex-Bourbon & STR Cask, 2025, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 6
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

Introducing Kavalan's inaugural Master's Select series, a lightly peated whisky created exclusively for travel retail. Aged in STR toasted barrels, this whisky offers a rich and complex flavour profile with delightful fruity esters. Subtle berry-fruit blends with creamy toffee and a hint of smoke, creating an aroma, highlighting Kavalan's classic character. This expression is a testament to the distillery's exceptional craftsmanship, making it the ultimate choice for whisky connoisseurs. It delivers a harmony of fruity sweetness with a warm, gentle peaty and nutty essence.

Overall Rating
86.3/100
Great86.3 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Floral, with hints of honey, vanilla, and tropical fruits. The delicate peat aroma gracefully envelops the silky and sweet body, while a subtle hint of saltiness perfectly complements the sweetness.
Palate
Sweet and creamy, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and a touch of smoke. Cream and vanilla take the lead, unveiling the luscious notes of caramelized crème brûlée and velvety honey sweetness. Followed by a delightful symphony of pineapple, apple, and lemon pound cake aromas.
Finish
Long and lingering, with a pleasant sweetness and a hint of spice. A long-lasting finish with hints of caramel and gentle spice that caresses the senses.

Reviews

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Ccinnamon.postcard18 Sept
87 / 100

Light smoke, persistent toffee finish.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
canal owl avatarcanal owl20 Jun
85 / 100

the maple and caramel alongside lightly smoky peat gives this a nice balance; the dry, austere edge keeps it from being simply sweet. fruit and lingering toffee help round out the smoky side.

Nose: Dry, austere peat smoke, Oily maple syrup, Caramelized toffee, Stone fruitPalate: Full-bodied and oily, Peated malt, Sweet maple and caramel notes, FruitFinish: Dry, lightly smoky, Lingering toffee and stone-fruit notes
HalfmoonRover avatarHalfmoonRover13 May
87 / 100

Oily maple and toffee point to richness, balanced by dry peat smoke.

Nose: Dry, austere peat smoke, Oily maple syrup, Caramelized toffee, Stone fruitPalate: Full-bodied and oily, Peated malt, Sweet maple and caramel notes, FruitFinish: Dry, lightly smoky and persistent, Lingering toffee and stone-fruit notes
Bbusstop.fox24 Feb
86 / 100

The Bourbon & STR cask pairing makes me curious about the oak’s role, but the documented character leans elsewhere: dry peat smoke against oily maple, caramelized toffee and stone fruit. That contrast sounds appealing, especially as the sweetness carries through to a dry, lightly smoky finish. The cask names set an oak context, yet the notes don’t describe oak directly; the whisky’s appeal here rests more clearly on the interplay of smoke, syrupy sweetness and fruit.

Nose: Dry, austere peat smoke, Oily maple syrup, Caramelized toffee, Stone fruitPalate: Full-bodied and oily, Peated malt, Sweet maple and caramel, FruitFinish: Dry, lightly smoky, Lingering toffee and stone fruit, Persistent
Change-42.2%
LatestSGD 88
HighSGD 153
LowSGD 88
SGD 160SGD 134SGD 107SGD 81Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 30Sep 20Aug 30 - SGD 153 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 20 - SGD 88 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 20, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 20, 2026SGD 88.22
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 152.52

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Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 117.11
Cask type
ex-Bourbon & STR Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Master's Select series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Travel Retail Exclusive
Nose
Floral, with hints of honey, vanilla, and tropical fruits. The delicate peat aroma gracefully envelops the silky and sweet body, while a subtle hint of saltiness perfectly complements the sweetness.
Palate
Sweet and creamy, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and a touch of smoke. Cream and vanilla take the lead, unveiling the luscious notes of caramelized crème brûlée and velvety honey sweetness. Followed by a delightful symphony of pineapple, apple, and lemon pound cake aromas.
Finish
Long and lingering, with a pleasant sweetness and a hint of spice. A long-lasting finish with hints of caramel and gentle spice that caresses the senses.
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