Description
The Kavalan Distillery, founded in 2005 by T.T. Lee, the president of the King Car Group, marks Taiwan's entry into whisky production. The location in the Yilan region, south-east of the capital Taipei, was chosen due to the excellent water quality, which is fed by the cold springs of Snow Mountain.
One of the distillery's outstanding products is the Solist range, which consists of specially selected barrels from the master blenders. These casks are known for their individual character and high quality. A special product in this range is the "OX", named after the year of the ox in the Chinese calendar 2021. The bottle label bears the words "May great luck be with you in the year of the ox" in Chinese characters.
The maturation process for this whisky takes place in Madeira casks, which gives the end product a complex variety of flavors.
Awards:
- Distillery of the Year - International Spirits Competition 2021
- Distillery Visitor Center Trophy - International Spirits Competition 2021
- Worldwide Whiskey Trophy - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
- DOUBLE GOLD at the San Francisco Spirits Competition 2021
- GOLD International Spirits Competition 2021 (automated translation)
Tasting notes:
Color: Dark amber.
Nose: Fresh, fruity, cherries, grapes, apples, honey, cinnamon.
Taste: Melons, apricots, figs, jam, grapes, white pepper, toffee.
Finish: Long lasting, after toffee.
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Product review
A rating
5,00 of 5 stars average
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At: 07.07.2024
By: Daniel
Bei diesem Whisky möchte man eiligst niederschreiben, um ja sicher alle Eindrücke festhalten zu können. In der Nase zeigen sich säuerlich-würzige Schokoladenoten mit zitrusartigen Anklängen im Hintergrund, unverdünnt mit wuchtigem, würzig-kräftigen Antritt, lässt er sich mit einigem Wasser samtig zähmen und der Tiger wird sanft und geschmeidig, ohne an Kraft und Stärke einzubüßen. Prägnante Würze von Eiche, zeigt er im Mund bitterzarte Schoko-Mokka-Noten mit leichter Adstringenz. Es ist ein perfektes Zusammenspiel von Aroma und Geschmack. Im Abgang legt sich exotisches cremiges grünes Bananen-Eis in den Hintergrund. Der Kavalan Solist Madeira Cask ist ein Meisterwerk!
EU-Food & safety
Distributor/Importer:
Salud GmbH, Kapelstraat 16, 5401 EC Uden, Niederlande, support@saluddistribution.nl
Producer/Distillery:
Kavalan Distillery, No. 326, Section 2, Yuanshan Road, Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, Taiwan 264, China
Brand:
Kavalan
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