Single Malt Distillery Select No 2
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as distilled spirits do not age further in the bottle. It will maintain its character indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Braised pork belly, smoked salmon, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Kavalan's Distillery Select No. 2 is a brilliant showcase of the distillery's blending prowess and the unique subtropical maturation process of Yilan County, Taiwan. Here, the intense heat and humidity accelerate the interaction between the spirit and the oak, achieving in a few years a depth of character that would take decades in cooler climates. While its sibling, No. 1, highlights lush tropical fruits, No. 2 is meticulously crafted to emphasize a more delicate, aromatic profile rich with herbal, floral, and warm woody notes. The name Kavalan pays tribute to the indigenous people of the region, symbolizing a harmonious blend of ancient natural beauty and modern distilling innovation.
🍾 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%