Single Malt Brandy Cask No Y160527035A 8YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, roasted duck, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the pristine, subtropical environment of Yilan County, Taiwan, this single malt whisky represents the pinnacle of Kavalan's innovative maturation techniques. Utilizing the pure, mineral-rich meltwater of the nearby Snow Mountain range, the spirit undergoes an accelerated aging process driven by Taiwan's intense heat and humidity. This unique climate coaxes deep wood extraction in a fraction of the time required in traditional whisky-producing regions. Aged for eight years in a hand-selected brandy cask, this expression beautifully marries Kavalan's signature tropical fruit distillate with the luxurious, warming notes of French brandy. The result is a remarkably complex spirit, rich with aromas of dried stone fruits, dark honey, and warm baking spices, offering a sensory journey that reflects the bold, pioneering heritage of Taiwanese distilling.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2005 by the King Car Group under founder Tien-Tsai Lee, Kavalan Distillery is located in Yuanshan Township within Yilan County, Taiwan. Named after the indigenous Kavalan people of the Yilan plain, the distillery pioneered world-class Taiwanese single malt whisky production using mineral-rich meltwater sourced from the nearby Snow Mountain range. Kavalan capitalizes on Taiwan's intense subtropical climate, which accelerates the wood maturation process to yield remarkably complex, rich, and mature flavor profiles in a compressed timeframe. The distillery is globally renowned for its multi-award-winning Single Malt Solist series, celebrated for exquisite cask-strength releases matured in Sherry, Port, Ex-Bourbon, and Vinho Barrique casks.