Kavalan
Classic
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Taiwanese
Kavalan Distillery is located in Taiwan. Reportedly just taking 9 months to build, it was opened in 2006 with the help and expertise of the late Dr. Jim Swan. Due to the warmer climate, the spirit maturing experiences a far greater loss through evaporation. However, this means that the whisky will mature relatively quickly compared to Scotch, whilst still gaining some great cask influence, especially given the quality of casks...
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Kavalan Distillery is located in Taiwan. Reportedly just taking 9 months to build, it was opened in 2006 with the help and expertise of the late Dr. Jim Swan. Due to the warmer climate, the spirit maturing experiences a far greater loss through evaporation. However, this means that the whisky will mature relatively quickly compared to Scotch, whilst still gaining some great cask influence, especially given the quality of casks invested in at the distillery.
Known for producing a single malt with an inimitable style, Kavalan whisky is rich and elegant. The climate that comes from this tropical island is undoubtedly the factor of excellence from which Kavalan takes it singularity.
Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky exemplifies the sheer quality of whisky coming out of Taiwan. The craftsmanship of the distillery works with the humid Taiwanese climate to create whisky that is diverse and complex. Fresh and clean, the spirit is rich with silky smoothness and hints of tropical fruits, mango in particular.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Lively and passionate amber.
Flavour - 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.
Known for producing a single malt with an inimitable style, Kavalan whisky is rich and elegant. The climate that comes from this tropical island is undoubtedly the factor of excellence from which Kavalan takes it singularity.
Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky exemplifies the sheer quality of whisky coming out of Taiwan. The craftsmanship of the distillery works with the humid Taiwanese climate to create whisky that is diverse and complex. Fresh and clean, the spirit is rich with silky smoothness and hints of tropical fruits, mango in particular.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Lively and passionate amber.
Flavour - 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.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig