Whisky Distiller’s Select #1 70cl - Kavalan

Kavalan

Format: 70 cl

-9%
Recommended price: 73,50 €
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Technical information
Producer Kavalan
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Fruity, vanilla, honey, light spices
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask American oak and sherry casks
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Copper pot still distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Whisky Distiller’s Select #1 by Kavalan is a sublime example of Taiwanese mastery in distillation, born from the combination of traditional methods and a unique climate that promotes rapid and complex aging. Produced in the Yilan region, where humidity and temperatures deeply influence every stage of maturation, this single malt elegantly expresses the typical character of the territory.

Made with a selection of fine malts, the Distiller’s Select #1 matures in American and Caribbean oak barrels, imparting a rich and varied aromatic profile. On the nose, it opens with intense scents of vanilla, honey, and tropical fruits, anticipating a soft and velvety structure, accompanied by sweet notes of caramel and a slight hint of spices. The taste is enveloping, with a perfect balance between woody notes and a delicate mineral freshness, leading to a long and persistent finish, slightly smoky.

Ideal to be savored neat, this whisky also lends itself to complex food pairings, accompanying smoked meat dishes or aged cheeses, where it can express all its intensity and unique character.
Distillery

Kavalan

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Kavalan.

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.
single malt whisky single cask / cask strength releases whisky matured in wine and sherry casks tropical‑matured whisky
Country Taiwan
Region Yilan County
Founded 2005

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

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Official Awards

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