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$112.11−16%($224.22/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Kavalan
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 50 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, vanilla, honey, light spices
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- American oak and sherry casks
- Distillation method
- Copper pot still distillation
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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The Whisky Classic of Kavalan, originating from Taiwan, is a distillate that represents the skillful expression of an unexpected and innovative territory in the quality spirits scene. Produced with a careful selection of malts, this young but already mature whisky in character stands out for the balance between fruity freshness and sweet notes, enriched by aging in wooden barrels that impart complexity and smoothness.
The production area, in the mountains of Yilan, benefits from a humid climate and constant temperatures that accelerate aging and develop intense and deep aromas. On the nose, it opens with scents of tropical fruit such as mango and banana, accompanied by delicate notes of vanilla and honey. The taste is silky, with a full body that evolves on nuances of caramel, sweet spices, and a light smoky touch.
The Whisky Classic 50cl of Kavalan is suitable to be enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to enhance its aromatic richness. It pairs pleasantly with dark chocolate desserts or aged cheeses, offering an enveloping and memorable sensory experience.
The production area, in the mountains of Yilan, benefits from a humid climate and constant temperatures that accelerate aging and develop intense and deep aromas. On the nose, it opens with scents of tropical fruit such as mango and banana, accompanied by delicate notes of vanilla and honey. The taste is silky, with a full body that evolves on nuances of caramel, sweet spices, and a light smoky touch.
The Whisky Classic 50cl of Kavalan is suitable to be enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to enhance its aromatic richness. It pairs pleasantly with dark chocolate desserts or aged cheeses, offering an enveloping and memorable sensory experience.
Distillery
Kavalan
Yilan CountyTaiwanSince 2005
Kavalan is a Taiwanese producer of single malt whisky, part of the King Car Group, based in Yuanshan (Yilan County). Founded in the 2000s, it is known for maturing whisky in subtropical climates, experimenting with different cask types and for the STR (Shave‑Toast‑Rechar) technique.
- First commercial single malt distillery in Taiwan (a King Car Group project).
- Rapid international rise thanks to single cask releases and maturation in subtropical climates.
- Developer of the STR (Shave‑Toast‑Rechar) technique for barrique treatment.
- Extensive core range production and the 'Solist' single cask series.
Specialities
- single malt whisky
- single cask / cask strength releases
- whisky matured in wine and sherry casks
- tropical‑matured whisky
The story
The project was launched under the King Car Group umbrella; production facilities began operation in 2005 and the first commercial single malt release (Kavalan Classic) was on 4 December 2008. The brand quickly gained international visibility thanks to a strategy focused on selected cask maturations and single cask releases.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills (pot stills).
Ageing
Maturation in local warehouses under a subtropical climate that accelerates interaction between spirit and wood; use of ex‑bourbon casks, wine casks and sherry/port casks; application of the STR (Shave‑Toast‑Rechar) technique on some barriques to modify and harmonise the wood profile.
Raw materials
- malted barley
- water
Representative products
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- Whisky Classic 50cl - Kavalan
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- Whisky Port Cask Finish 50cl - Kavalan
- Whisky Sherry Oak Matured 70cl - Kavalan
- Whisky Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask 70cl - Kavalan
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- Whisky Solist Sherry Cask 70cl - Kavalan