Single Malt Single Port Cask No O140311050A 9YO
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Enjoy now; as a distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle but will remain stable for many years if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate truffles, blue cheese, roasted duck with plum sauce
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This exceptional single malt from Taiwan's pioneering Kavalan Distillery represents a masterclass in subtropical maturation. Distilled in Yilan County, where the pure meltwater of the Snow Mountain range meets an intense, humid climate, the spirit matures at an accelerated rate compared to traditional cool-climate whiskies. This specific release, aged for nine years in a hand-selected Portuguese Port cask (Cask No. O140311050A), highlights the profound wood extraction achieved under these unique conditions. The interaction with the Port-seasoned oak infuses the whisky with deep ruby hues, rich dried-fruit complexities, and a velvety texture, showcasing Kavalan's globally acclaimed expertise in cask selection and maturation.
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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.