Single Malt Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask R100104001A
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not age further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked duck breast, blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Kavalan's Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask is a highly coveted, distillery-exclusive release that highlights the innovative spirit of Taiwan's pioneer whisky maker. Located in Yilan County, Kavalan capitalizes on the region's intense subtropical heat to accelerate wood extraction, creating incredibly complex spirits in a fraction of the time required in cooler climates. For this expression, the spirit is matured in casks that previously held peated whisky. This imparts a subtle, elegant layer of earthy smoke and maritime peat over Kavalan's signature tropical fruit profile, which is rich with notes of ripe mango, pineapple, and creamy coconut. Crafted using pure, mineral-rich meltwater from the Snow Mountain range, this single malt beautifully marries Taiwanese warmth with a whisper of classic peat smoke.
🍾 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.