Produced in Taiwan's Yilan region, this single malt whisky is aged in specially toasted wine casks, standing out with its exceptional tropical fruit sweetness. Due to the subtropical climate, this beverage matures faster, acquiring a deep and highly complex flavor structure. Everything that can be said about this drink is it's own award - in 2015 "World Whiskies Awards" contest, the whisky got awarded as the best malt whisky in the world.
Aroma: rich vanilla, caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, and ripe melon with citrus hints.
Palate: clean, rich in tropical fruits intertwined with gentle oak spices and a long, slightly sweet finish.
Serving recommendations: best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal deeper aromas.
Pairing: pairs perfectly with dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or rich meat dishes.
Kavalan Distillery has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Yilan County, Taiwan, since 2005. Kavalan sources the mineral-rich meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is aged in a unique combination of intense heat and humidity together with sea and mountain breezes. All this combines to create the quality, smoothness, and fruity character for which Kavalan is known.
Kavalan takes Yilan County's old name. A land of blessings, it was here that entrepreneur Mr. Tien-Tsai Lee dreamed of a new whisky homeland and a ‘century-old’ distillery to last generations.
Mr. T.T. Lee’s ambition to create Taiwan’s first whisky took him across the old world to the sacred distilleries of Scotland and Japan. He knew to compete, Taiwan must be world-class, and this tested every sinew of his resolve.
Kavalan brings together a highly skilled R&D team which takes on the legacy of renowned whisky specialist, the late Dr. Jim Swan. It is backed by King Car Group and its more than 40 years of beverage experience and knowledge.
