Kavalan Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky
$90.00
Kavalan Single Malt Taiwanese Whisky is rich, dark toffee and nutmeg spice envelop this medium-bodied malt that could almost be a Speyside, elegantly displaying graham cracker, dried ginger, and a marine quality that hearkens back to the old world. The finish is dry and long.
UBC: 93 pts.
About
If water is essential to whisky production, it follows that the character of the water used can have a considerable influence on the profile of the spirit. The founder of the Kavalan distillery has spent years searching for the perfect site, with the ideal water supply. He chose Yilan as the site for its abundant supply of cold, spring water flowing through the Snow Mountain. Kavalan, the earliest tribe that inhabited Yilan, represents sincerity, honesty, and the spirit of step-by-step cultivation. Kavalan distillery continues the tradition of passionate commitment to creating the premium whisky. The effort goes into every drop of new make spirit and every seasoned cask we choose. Coupled with the mastery of the blender, they ensure the silky smoothness and distinctive flavours of Kavalan whisky.
By utilising Taiwans unique natural resources and remarkable technological skills, aiming for the first whisky distillery in Taiwan, Kavalan distillery of King Car Group was founded. Kavalan, the earliest tribe that inhabited Yilan, represents sincerity, honesty, and the spirit of step-by-step cultivation. Kavalan distillery continues the tradition of passionate commitment to creating the premium whisky.
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Clean, elegant, floral (pleasant & refreshing fragrance of the butterfly orchid), fruity and seductive. With hints of honey, tropical fruits (mango in particular), pear drop, vanilla, coconuts and suggestions of chocolate.
PALATE: A hint of sweet mango juice with that spicy complexity and gentle warmth on a medium, oily and citrus finish.
FINISH: Long, honey, floral, drying.
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