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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 Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
96 points
$214
Kavalan
Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Fruity and savory, this Whisky is driven by umami; a fascinating and contemplative sipper.
96 points $214
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King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$102
King Car
Conductor Single Malt Whisky
A rich and bold Whisky that is absolutely delicious with a touch of spicy heat.
95 points $102
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Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$214
Kavalan
Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Rich and intense yet still manages to be lithe and nimble in spite of being a brooding powerhouse of a dram.
95 points $214
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Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Like Texas BBQ dry rub on smoked meat; powerful and delicious.
95 points $599
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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
Absolutely delicious with great intensity and layer upon layer of flavor complexity; think roasted dates and pralines with intensely layered savory and sweet spices.
95 points $599
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Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$599
Kavalan
Solist Moscatel Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Super concentrated Manzanilla Sherry with the alcohol completely in check; the best and most complex peanut brittle you ever had in liquid form.
95 points $599
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Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$89.99
Kavalan
Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
A truly incredible barrel strength Single Malt that is complex and roasty, yet remains floral.
95 points $89.99
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Kavalan Distillery Reserve Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$89
Kavalan
Distillery Reserve Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
This is turned up to 11 and then turned up to 11 again; lots of flavor and not for the faint of heart.
94 points $89
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Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$195
Kavalan
Solist Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Like a Speyside Single Malt and high proof Bourbon cuvée, sweet and grainy with tons of heat and barrel flavor; simply put, if you like big and bold Whiskies you will like this.
94 points $195
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Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
94 points
$699
Kavalan
Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Dark chocolate, coffee cake, and dried red fruits make up this rich flavor bomb.
94 points $699
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