Single Malt Peated Malt Cask Strength Single Cask R150409102A
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not age further in the bottle. It will remain in peak condition for decades when stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked beef brisket, dark chocolate truffles, mature blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Kavalan's Peated Malt Cask Strength represents a fascinating intersection of Scottish tradition and Taiwanese innovation. Distilled from peated malted barley and proofed with the pristine, mineral-rich meltwater of Taiwan's Snow Mountain range, this single malt undergoes accelerated maturation in the intense subtropical heat of Yilan County. This unique climate causes the wood to breathe rapidly, imparting deep, complex oak characteristics in a fraction of the time required in cooler climates. The result is a beautifully balanced spirit where the earthy, smoky notes of peat are harmoniously integrated with Kavalan's signature tropical fruit esters—such as mango, coconut, and ripe pineapple—yielding a remarkably sophisticated and robust single cask expression.
🍾 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