Single Malt Vinho Barrique Selection Cask No W170302126D Bottled 2024
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining in peak condition for decades if stored properly.
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Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck, mature blue cheese
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Kavalan's Vinho Barrique is a legendary expression in the world of spirits, celebrated for its revolutionary maturation process. Utilizing American oak wine casks that previously held both red and white wines, the casks undergo the meticulous STR (Shaving, Toasting, and Re-charring) protocol—a groundbreaking technique pioneered by the late, legendary whisky consultant Dr. Jim Swan. This process coaxes out rich, caramelized sugars and deep wood flavors from the oak. Set against the backdrop of Yilan County's dramatic subtropical climate, where intense heat accelerates the interaction between spirit and wood, this single malt matures at an astonishing rate. The result is a whisky of immense complexity, boasting notes of ripe melon, dark chocolate, caramelized brown sugar, and rich spices, representing a masterclass in modern Taiwanese whisky-making.
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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.