Kavalan
Kavalan

Kavalan

Est. 2005Taiwan, ChinaChina

"Kavalan" is the old name of Yilan. The Kavalan Distillery was born on Taiwan, this beautiful island, in the Lanyang Plain where mountains and sea con...

Kavalan

Kavalan

Est. 2005Taiwan, ChinaChina
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"Kavalan" is the old name of Yilan. The Kavalan Distillery was born on Taiwan, this beautiful island, in the Lanyang Plain where mountains and sea converge. The distillery's stills are crafted from copper, which removes sulfides produced during fermentation. During distillation, the heart cut is carefully selected, creating a new make spirit with rich floral and fruity aromas and a smooth mouthfeel. After distillation, the new make undergoes maturation, absorbing various natural aromas through the baptism of oak barrels, producing a beautiful amber hue, while the alcohol strength gradually decreases over time, making the taste more mellow. Before bottling, the blended whiskey is filtered to remove impurities, creating a whiskey that is both distinctive and representative of the distillery's character.

Founder:
李添财

Timeline

2005

Distillery completed on the last day of the year

2008

The distillery's first whisky was released

2010

Product won first place in a UK blind tasting competition; whisky authority magazine recognized Taiwan as a whisky-producing region

2018

Chairman Li Tiancai and General Manager Li Yuding inducted into the Whisky Hall of Fame