Single Malt Peated Malt Cask Strength Single Cask R150409102A
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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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
smoked beef brisket, dark chocolate truffles, mature blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.