Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky, Taiwan 40%

Description

Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 is a Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky produced by Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County, Taiwan. It was first launched in 2020 and is designed to highlight Kavalan’s whisky blending expertise rather than the use of different cask finishes. This second entry-level whisky, part of the Distillery Select Series, is deeply aromatic with an irresistible floral and herbal complexity, blending woody and spicy notes in rich layers.

Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Profile

• Type: Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
• Age Statement: Non-age statement (NAS)
• Casks: Selected malt neutral casks (a combination of virgin oak and refill casks)
• ABV: 40%
• Great For: Ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• Awards: Category Winner (World Whiskies Awards 2024)

How Does Distillery Select No. 1 Compare To Distillery Select No. 2

These are quite distinct styles. Whilst the Distillery Select No. 1 is more of a “fruit bomb” which emphasises tropical fruits like mango and pineapple with rich creamy notes, the Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 highlights floral and herbal notes with a drier, spicier profile.

This Taiwanese single malt whisky is designed as an approachable, entry-level single malt, bottled at 40% ABV and intended to be versatile: equally comfortable sipped neat or great in your favourite whisky-based cocktails like a Whiskey Sour or an Old Fashioned.

Kavalan Whisky Production

• Kavalan’s whisky starts with the finest malted barley, fermented using carefully selected yeasts that contribute to the distillery’s signature fruity, floral character
• The spirit is distilled in traditional copper pot stills from Forsythe’s in Scotland to refine and concentrate its flavours
• After distillation, the whisky is matured in a diverse range of casks, including ex-bourbon barrels, sherry butts, port pipes, and wine casks
• Sub-Tropical Ageing: Taiwan’s climate accelerates maturation.
• The intense heat and humidity of Yilan County drive deep extraction of colour, flavour, and complexity at a pace far beyond cooler climates
• What might take a Scottish distillery over a decade to achieve, Kavalan can accomplish in a fraction of the time
• The result is a whisky of remarkable richness, layered with tropical fruit, vanilla, and spice

Kavalan Distillery: Taiwan’s First Whisky

The Kavalan Distillery was founded back in 2005, launching their first whisky to market in 2008. The company was established after the de-monopolisation of the alcohol market in Taiwan in 2002 by entrepreneur Mr Tien-Tsai Lee, who wanted to create Taiwan’s first whisky. His journey took him to distilleries in Scotland and Japan, researching what it takes to make the best whisky. Soon, with advice from renowned whisky consultant Dr Jim Swan, the distillery became a reality. The distillery is owned by The King Car Group, which was founded by Mr Lee in 1979.

Distillery Location

The distillery is located in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, in the northeast of the country (Kavalan is the county’s old name). The whisky is crafted using pure, mineral-rich meltwaters drawn from Snow Mountain, and shaped by Taiwan’s remarkable subtropical microclimate – a potent blend of intense heat and humidity, gently tempered by refreshing sea and mountain breezes.

Buy Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2 Single Malt Whisky from Fareham Wine Cellar today and experience a smooth, tropical-inspired whisky that perfectly balances flavour, versatility and craftsmanship.