Single Malt Paul Chiang Puncheon Cask No P080103044 Bottled 2020
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Matured to perfection before bottling; designed to be enjoyed now or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions.
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Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck, 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 fine artist Paul Chiang. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Taitung and Chiang's painting 'Pisilian (Morning Breeze)', this expression was matured in a single Puncheon cask (No. P080103044) and bottled in 2020. Puncheon casks, traditionally used for maturing sherry, impart a delicate yet rich character to the spirit. Kavalan's signature rapid maturation, driven by the intense subtropical heat of Yilan County and tempered by the cool breezes of the Snow Mountain range, coaxes deep, complex flavors of honey, tropical fruits, and soft oak from the wood in a fraction of the time required in cooler climates. This bottle represents a harmonious marriage of fine art and liquid craftsmanship.
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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.