Single Malt 15th Anniversary Ex- Bourbon Cask No B090811044B
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as bottled single malt whisky does not mature further in glass and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted pork belly, dark chocolate truffles, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the subtropical climate of Yilan County, Taiwan, this exceptional single malt represents Kavalan's innovative approach to whisky maturation. Utilizing the pure, mineral-rich meltwater of the nearby Snow Mountain range, the distillery benefits from intense heat and humidity, which drastically accelerates the interaction between the spirit and the oak—a phenomenon often described as producing a mature character in a fraction of the time required in traditional cooler climates. This specific expression, aged in select ex-bourbon casks, highlights the distillery's signature tropical fruit profile. The wood extraction process yields rich layers of vanilla, coconut, and spices, seamlessly integrating with the vibrant, ester-rich spirit that has made Kavalan a modern legend in the global spirits community.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2005 by Tien-Tsai Lee of the King Car Group, Kavalan is Taiwan’s pioneer single malt whisky distillery, situated in the verdant alluvial plain of Yuanshan Township within Yilan County. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the Xueshan (Snow Mountain) range, the facility harnesses pure, mineral-rich mountain meltwater for mashing. Operating with traditional copper pot stills, Kavalan’s terroir expression is heavily defined by northeastern Taiwan’s intense subtropical humidity and fluctuating heat. Formulated in partnership with the late maturation specialist Dr. Jim Swan, this extreme climatic regime accelerates barrel extraction and oxidation, condensing years of aging into rapid cycles. Utilizing meticulously managed wood programs—most notably pioneering the Shave, Toast, and Re-char (STR) cask rejuvenation process alongside seasoned sherry and bourbon wood—Kavalan achieves extraordinary density, tropical fruit character, and structural finesse. Its benchmark Solist series, particularly the Vinho Barrique and Oloroso Sherry single-cask expressions, commands global critical prestige.