Single Malt Triple Sherry Cask
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not mature further in the bottle.
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Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, cured meats
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Crafted in the subtropical climate of Yilan County, Taiwan, the Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask is a masterful showcase of cask selection and rapid maturation. This single malt brings together three distinct sherry wood influences: the dry, nutty complexity of Oloroso; the rich, syrupy sweetness of Pedro Ximénez; and the delicate, floral fruitiness of Moscatel. Kavalan's distillers exploit the intense heat and humidity of Taiwan, which accelerates the interaction between the spirit and the oak, achieving a depth of flavor in just a few years that would take decades in cooler climates. The result is a highly complex, multi-layered whisky that honors traditional Spanish sherry bodegas while celebrating modern Taiwanese innovation.
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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.