Kavalan is a whisky distillery founded in 2005 in Yilan County, Taiwan. It released its first bottling in 2008, and quickly gained international acclaim, with one expression delicated as the "new whisky of the year" in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible in 2012.

The Kavalan Podium Single Malt in the flagship offering from Kavalan of which is aged in both brand new and older American oak casks. Water for the mashing process is sourced from both the Central Mountains and the Snow Mountains. This pure glacial water consistently creates a smooth and mellow flavor profile of the single malt.

The hot temperatures of Taiwan speeds up the maturation process for the whisky in barrel as the the spirit is able to extract from the oak at a faster rate. The Kavalan Oloroso utilizes old sherry casks for aging and ex-bourbon oak is also sourced for select whiskies from Kavalan.

Tasting Notes :
Clear golden amber color. Baked, citrusy, jammy, fruity, toasty aromas and flavors of spiced peach jam, dates in vanilla cream, and apple and honey mead with nutmeg with a round, flat, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, complex, medium-long finish that shows notes of peanut brittle, lilac, and tobacco. A distinguished, complex and fruit-forward Taiwanese Whisky with apple and pear aromas balancing out the grains.

Country :
Taiwan

Size :
750 ml