Rating 5/10 – Rating System Introduction Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky, hailing from Taiwan, has quickly gained recognition in the global whisky market. This whisky is produced by the Kavalan Distillery, which is known for its innovative approach and dedication to quality. Established in 2005, the distillery has leveraged Taiwan’s unique climate to accelerate the aging process, resulting…

Review by: Maltrunners Raygun’s Introduction: Been nearly a year since our last collective review. Where does the time go? Once again, a purchase from Taiwan. I had a small pour of Solist Moscatel at a tasting at a Kavalan shop years ago, where I got to try most of the higher-end sherry casks. It was one of my favorites, but at the time around $275, which I felt to be a bit much. However, when a…

After the distillery tour, whiskey tasting and souvenir purchase.

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Reviewed by: TOModera Hi, I’m TOModera, and today, I’m going to try and teach you what tiny things I can look up and type concerning a place I’ve never learned about. For instance: Fun Fact: The Kavalan were a group of indigenous people who originally inhabited the Northeastern corner of Taiwan. Now what the flaming hell does that have to do with whisky? Guess you’ll have to read on. King Car…

Review by: The Muskox Today was the first swelteringly hot day of the year here. I’m running out of light summery whiskies to review, so maybe a hot-climate whisky is the solution? Lots of people love Kavalan’s super-winey whiskies, but what if all that cask interaction comes from a bourbon barrel? I’ve never shied away from bourbon-bomb scotch, so I’m excited for this one. Distillery:…

El finalizado en barricas de oporto parece ser la nueva tendencia del mundo de muchos destilados, incluido el whisky pero también el ron, e incluso algunos destilados de agave. Pero este finalizado suele darse en un solo tipo de oporto y este casi siempre es el Tawny. Sin embargo, usar barricas de dos tipos de oporto es muy raro. Concertmaster utiliza tres tipos de oporto en su finalizado: tawny,…