Kavalan Vinho Barrique is a single malt whisky from Taiwan. This edition has a somewhat unusual cask maturation: it has been aged in barrels that previously held both red wine and white wine before being “re-charred.” It is bottled at cask strength, 57.8% alcohol. This is one of the whiskies that has significantly contributed to Kavalan’s fame. It has won numerous awards in various competitions, including being named the World’s Best Single Malt in 2015.
Color: Mahogany. Nose: Dark berries, plums, and caramelized sugar. Tasting notes: Rich and intense. The taste is dominated by dark fruit and spices, with a pleasant sweetness.
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat, preferably with a drop of water.
Founded in 2006 in Yilan County, Kavalan Distillery is Taiwan’s first and only distillery. It belongs to the company “King Car,” which operates in areas such as beverages, food, biotechnology, aquaculture, and more. The distillery “Kavalan” is named after the Taiwanese aboriginal tribe that first settled in Yilan County. The main ingredients in the whisky are pure water sourced from springs in the Central Mountains and the snow-capped mountain range, as well as malted barley from Scotland, since the local humid climate does not allow for its cultivation. Taiwanese whisky matures differently from Scotch whisky due to the warm climate, which causes the whisky to absorb the oak’s flavors much faster. Due to the island’s unique climatic conditions, three-year-old Taiwanese whisky can be compared to fifteen-year-old Scotch whisky. In December 2008, the first bottle of “Kavalan” whisky was launched. Various types of new bourbon and sherry casks, as well as reused casks, are used for aging the whisky. The result is a whisky with a complex bouquet of floral and fruity notes.
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