Single Malt 15th Anniversary Ex- Bourbon Cask No B090811044B
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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.
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Slow-roasted pork belly, dark chocolate truffles, aged Gouda cheese
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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.
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Established in 2005 by the King Car Group in Yilan County, Taiwan, Kavalan Distillery is the pioneer of Taiwanese single malt whisky. Named after the indigenous people who originally inhabited the Yilan Plain, the distillery utilizes the pristine, mineral-rich meltwaters of the nearby Snow Mountain range. Kavalan's production philosophy leverages Taiwan's intense subtropical climate, which accelerates the wood extraction process to achieve complex, mature flavor profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler climates. The distillery is globally renowned for its award-winning Solist series, particularly the Solist Vinho Barrique and diverse Sherry Cask expressions, which showcase intense tropical fruit notes and rich oak complexity.