King Car distillery is located in Yilan County, Taiwan, and the single malt whisky produced there is named after the indigenous people who originally inhabited this northeastern corner of the island: the Kavalan.
Although the distillery was only brought on stream in 2005, the warm sub-tropical climate means that the whisky effectively matures more quickly and an impressive range of whiskies are available (now finally in the UK too!). This Kavalan Single Malt Whisky, for example was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Fragrant and tropical fruits with floral notes, vanilla and mango.
There's mango throughout, spicy barley, gentle oak and creamy richness.
A touch of allspice, vanilla and fragrant pear skin.
I had a bottle of Solist earlier this year and couldn't believe the depth of flavour and the incredible finish it had, one of the best whiskies I've ever tasted even if it's young. This is not in the same league but it's still very good, well up with The Balvienie 17, The Macallan fine oak and others. The Glendronach Revival 15 still has the edge on depth and taste, that really is a remarkable whisky for the price but this no age Kavalan is very nice indeed with a very fruity nose, quite sweet fruit, a great taste again sweet fruit, very little wood and a long finish. The finish is probably not as good as many Scottish whiskies, nothing really wrong with it but it feels hot with little flavour after a while - I suspect older expressions would be nicer in the finish in particular. Really nice whisky, great value at £40 which is what Waitrose were selling it for when they stocked it for a short while. I'll buy it again !
very nice on the rocks, slightly sweet and easy on the palate, one of the best I've had...
I only like whisky as its the only spirit that sooths me. Wine and brandy do not agree with me. I found Kavalan very enjoyable and relaxing. I drink to relax and never over the limit as to be intoxicated. Chang
Congratulations on your World beating Award, Tiger Tom
got to try this before the hype in taiwan
