Single Malt Distillery Select 43%
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not age further in the bottle. It will remain in peak condition for many years when stored upright away from direct light.
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braised pork belly, dark chocolate truffles, smoked duck breast
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Kavalan's Distillery Select showcases the art of subtropical maturation in Yilan County, Taiwan, where the intense heat and humidity accelerate the extraction of flavors from the wood. Crafted using the pristine, mineral-rich meltwater of the Snow Mountain range, this single malt is designed to highlight the distillery's signature tropical fruit character. The spirit matures rapidly in hand-selected oak casks, resulting in a remarkably smooth, complex, and approachable expression that captures the vibrant essence of Taiwan's unique terroir and innovative distilling heritage.
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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.