Whisky King Car 40th Anniversary 1,5lt - Kavalan

Kavalan

Format: 150 cl

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1.162,25 €
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Technical information
Producer Kavalan
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Fruity, vanilla, honey, light spices
Ingredients Malted barley, pure water
Format 150 cl
Gradation 56.3%
Type of cask American oak and sherry casks
Aging 40 years
Distillation method Continuous distillation and pot still
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Whisky King Car 40th Anniversary from the Kavalan distillery is a precious tribute to the tradition and innovation of Taiwanese whisky. Produced in the Yilan region, known for its mild climate and pure air, this whisky surprises with a balance between intensity and finesse. The complexity arises from a careful maturation process, often in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, which imparts enveloping aromas of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit.

On the palate, it stands out for an elegant structure, with notes reminiscent of ripe tropical fruit and delicate touches of sweet spices, accompanied by a pleasant persistence. The calibrated alcohol content enhances these aromas without weighing them down, making the King Car 40th Anniversary ideal both for moments of meditation and as the star in refined tastings.

Thanks to its aromatic richness and gustatory depth, it pairs perfectly with aged cheeses, dark chocolate, or desserts made with dried fruit, enhancing their nuances with elegance and character. An authentic expression of Taiwanese excellence in the world of prestigious whiskies.
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

Representative products

Whisky Bourbon Oak Matured 70cl - Kavalan Whisky Classic 50cl - Kavalan Whisky Distiller’s Select #1 70cl - Kavalan Whisky King Car 40th Anniversary 1,5lt - Kavalan Whisky King Car 70cl - Kavalan Whisky Port Cask Finish 50cl - Kavalan Whisky Sherry Oak Matured 70cl - Kavalan Whisky Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask 70cl - Kavalan Whisky Solist Oloroso Cask Velier 70cl - Kavalan Whisky Solist Sherry Cask 70cl - Kavalan

Official Awards

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