Single Malt Vinho Barrique W170210023A 7YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; spirits do not age further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, roasted duck, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
This exceptional single malt represents Kavalan's mastery of cask maturation, specifically utilizing their signature 'Vinho Barrique' casks. These American oak casks, which previously held fine red and white wines, undergo a meticulous 'STR' (Shaving, Toasting, and Re-charring) process pioneered by the legendary whisky consultant Dr. Jim Swan. Set against the backdrop of Taiwan's Yilan County, where the humid subtropical heat accelerates wood interaction, this expression matures with astonishing speed. The result is a whisky of profound complexity, marrying the pure meltwater of the Snow Mountain range with rich, caramelized wood sugars, dark berry notes, and a complex spice profile born from a unique marriage of science, climate, and traditional craftsmanship.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2005 by Tien-Tsai Lee of the King Car Group, Kavalan is Taiwan’s pioneer single malt whisky distillery, situated in the verdant alluvial plain of Yuanshan Township within Yilan County. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the Xueshan (Snow Mountain) range, the facility harnesses pure, mineral-rich mountain meltwater for mashing. Operating with traditional copper pot stills, Kavalan’s terroir expression is heavily defined by northeastern Taiwan’s intense subtropical humidity and fluctuating heat. Formulated in partnership with the late maturation specialist Dr. Jim Swan, this extreme climatic regime accelerates barrel extraction and oxidation, condensing years of aging into rapid cycles. Utilizing meticulously managed wood programs—most notably pioneering the Shave, Toast, and Re-char (STR) cask rejuvenation process alongside seasoned sherry and bourbon wood—Kavalan achieves extraordinary density, tropical fruit character, and structural finesse. Its benchmark Solist series, particularly the Vinho Barrique and Oloroso Sherry single-cask expressions, commands global critical prestige.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley