Kavalan Ex Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 46% Age: No Age Statement Country: Taiwan
In ancient times, the land around I-Lan in Taiwan was called Kavalan, a mysterious land that was solely inhabited by the indigenous people of the Kavalan clan. The name was officially recognised by the Emperor of the Chin dynasty in the year of 1809 when the original city was also built under the same name.
Kavalan had always been kept primitive and protected from the outside world by the Syue-shan mountain range which is abundant in high quality natural water that comes from deep within the mountain range. The mists of Kavalan and the spirits of the past have been created for you in this exquisite whisky.
Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak dilutes Solist ex-Bourbon with Kavalan spring water to 46% strength. It is incredibly smooth with soft sweetness, losing the harshness and the alcohol edge and lingering over those unique flavours. It is clean and fresh tropical fruitiness with pleasant vanilla, coconut and spices.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Tropical fruits of mango, coconut and melon. Vanilla oak, salty sea air, subtle spices and citrus.
Palate: Bursting with mango, coconut, vanilla and oak. Spices of nutmeg, ginger and all spice. Perfectly balanced.
Finish: Tropical fruits, vanilla and balanced oak.
Awards
95pts – IWSC 2019
Gold Winner – International Spirits Challenge 2020
Gold Winner – International Spirits Challenge 2017
Gold Winner – International Spirits Challenge 2016
Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017