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About Taiwanese Whisky

About Taiwanese Whisky
Remarkably constructed in only 9 months in 2015, the Kavalan distillery is Taiwan's first whisky distillery. Despite their relative youth, the malt whiskies made at Kavalan are amazingly flavorful, complex, world-class spirits—modeled after Scottish single malts—that are a product of ingenuity, Scottish tradition and ingredients, and the unique tropical Taiwanese climate that accelerates the aging process.

Top Picks for Taiwanese Whisky

Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
98 points
$219
Kavalan
Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A powerfully delicious, epic single malt with a cornucopia with lavish fruit, spice, and mineral flavors that continue to evolve in the glass; try with a bit of pure water.
98 points $219
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Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
97 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A bold and densely packed barrel finished cask strength whisky that need a few drops of water to open up nicely; an impressive nightcap sipper for Sherry lovers.
97 points $599
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Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$102
Kavalan
Podium Single Malt Whisky
Wildly complex and satisfying the textured, spiced, caramelized and rich flavors of this whiskey one normally only finds in barrel proof bottlings, decadence at a most reasonable proof.
96 points $102
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Kavalan Masters Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$112
Kavalan
Master's Select Reserve No.2 Single Malt Whisky
Warm and fat with umami-centric smoked meat and plum flavors — a delightful pour neat or in a Manhattan.
96 points $112
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Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A rich and decadent whiskey to enjoy on the rocks or in a cocktail with citrus and amaro.
96 points $599
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Kavalan Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$102
Kavalan
Wine Oak Single Malt Whisky
Fruity, dry, sweet, spicy and wildly complex, all at the same time — a deliciously balanced explosion of flavor.
95 points $102
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Kavalan Grand Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$127
Kavalan
Grand Reserve No.1 Single Malt Whisky
Silky smooth, and on the verge of sessionable; a smooth expression of Taiwanese Whisky for an Irish Whisky lover.
95 points $127
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Kavalan Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$229
Kavalan
Solist Madeira Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A shockingly rich and deep flavor bomb of a whisky that needs a little water and a lot of time to savor the ever evolving, seemingly endless flavors and nuances; impressive.
95 points $229
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Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$249
Kavalan
Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A robust and densely packed Sherry driven single malt with a long, and remarkably smooth for the high proof, fruit and a spices accents.
95 points $249
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Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Wildly complex and balanced with decadent sherry notes driving the nose, followed by savory and sweet notes of butter and pecan tart.
95 points $599
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