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.
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I had my first taste of Kavalan Concertmaster. It was beautiful, smooth flowing with a wonderful aroma.
Good for cooking with. I got this as a Christmas present about three years ago. Initially it tastes ok, nothing to write home about. The fact that I've had it three years and there's still some in the bottle probably tells you more than a thousand words of tasting notes. It's ok for hot toddies and cooking.
Fortunately bought this reduced to clear and with a £8 off 40 coupon otherwise might have felt a bit cheated.
The best non-Scotch Scotch I have ever had. If you really like Scotch, then you owe it to yourself to try Kavalan
First, am struck by the creamy feel and full balanced taste. The fullness dips a bit in the middle, but begins and ends very well. Nice caramel color, and excellent nose. I could have sniffed it for hours, but hey, I was thirsty! A very full and complex nose.
