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Kavalan Distillery Reserve
Whiskey
Single Malt

Kavalan Distillery Reserve

Kavalan — Taiwan

NR
SWCC Tasting RoomFebruary 1, 2025
Age8 Years
ABV50.8%
OriginTaiwan
TypeSingle Malt
SmokeFruitex-peatytaiwansingle maltdistillery reserve single cask

Appearance

Pale gold

Nose

Light peat, tropical fruit, vanilla, smoke

Palate

Unique combination of Taiwanese fruit and Scottish peat influence

Finish

Medium-long, smoky and tropical

Pairing Notes

A fascinating East-meets-West expression

Verdict

A rare peaty Kavalan that combines Taiwanese tropical character with Scottish peat influence. A fascinating cross-cultural whisky experiment.

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Assessment

BodyMedium-Full
ComplexityHigh
BalanceVery Good
NR
Overall Score
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