Single Malt Distillery Select No 1
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not age further in the bottle, and will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored correctly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork belly, dark chocolate, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Kavalan's Distillery Select No. 1 is a testament to the pioneering spirit of Taiwan's premier distillery, nestled in the pristine, mist-shrouded hills of Yilan County. Utilizing the pure meltwater of the Snow Mountain range, this single malt showcases the dramatic impact of Taiwan's subtropical climate, which accelerates the wood extraction process to achieve remarkable complexity in a fraction of the time required in cooler climates. This expression is meticulously crafted by Kavalan's master blender to highlight the distillery's signature tropical fruit profile, offering a lush bouquet of ripe mango, green apple, and warm vanilla, underpinned by elegant oak influences.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley
🍷 ABV
40%