Single Malt Paul Chiang French Wine Cask No HB111007021A Bottled 2021
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Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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roasted duck, dark chocolate, blue cheese
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This exceptional single malt is part of the highly exclusive Kavalan Artist Series, a collaboration with the master Taiwanese painter Paul Chiang. The series juxtaposes the fine art of whisky-making with Chiang's evocative abstract paintings, specifically highlighting his connection to his homeland. Matured in hand-selected French red wine casks, this expression benefits from Yilan County's unique subtropical climate, where intense heat and humidity accelerate the interaction between the spirit and the wood. The result is a remarkably complex and mature profile far beyond its chronological age, marrying the elegant, berry-forward, and structured tannin influences of French oak with Kavalan's signature tropical fruit character.
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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.