Single Malt Paul Chiang French Wine Cask No HB111007021A (((Bottled 2021)))
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, dark chocolate, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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