Single Malt Vinho Barrique Selection Cask No W170302151D 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, remaining stable for many years if stored properly.
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dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck, blue cheese
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Kavalan's Vinho Barrique is a legendary expression that showcases the distillery's innovative spirit and the unique subtropical climate of Yilan County, Taiwan. The name 'Kavalan' honors the indigenous people of the region, a land blessed with pristine, mineral-rich meltwater from the Snow Mountain range. This expression is matured in American oak wine barrels that have been meticulously treated using the revolutionary STR (Shaving, Toasting, Re-charring) technique, pioneered by the late whisky expert Dr. Jim Swan. This intensive process coaxes out rich, caramelized sugars and deep wood flavors from the casks. Combined with Taiwan's intense heat, this dramatically accelerates the maturation process, resulting in a single malt of astonishing complexity, boasting notes of dark chocolate, ripe melon, caramelized brown sugar, and complex spices.
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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.