Single Malt Distillery Select 40%
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Ready to enjoy upon release; as a distilled spirit, it does not improve with bottle aging and can be enjoyed over many years.
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braised pork belly, dark chocolate truffles, smoked duck breast
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Kavalan's Distillery Select showcases the distillery's signature tropical maturation style in a highly approachable format. Crafted in Yilan County, Taiwan, where the intense subtropical heat and humidity accelerate wood extraction, this single malt matures at a rapid pace compared to traditional cool-climate whiskies. Using pure, mineral-rich meltwater from the Snow Mountain range, Kavalan's master blender crafts this expression to highlight a lush profile of tropical fruits, soft toffee, and warm wood spices. It stands as a testament to Taiwan's pioneering spirit in the whisky world, capturing the vibrant energy of its unique terroir.
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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.