Kavalan Distillery Select Taiwanese Whisky Review
Kavalan’s Distillery Select series showcases the fine art of blending and the exquisite cask selection of Taiwan’s premier distillery. Expression No.1 in this series exquisitely brings out the aroma of tropical fruits unique to Kavalan, creating a soft and thick multi-layered taste. Its aroma is long-lasting, lingering with creamy toffee, woodiness, and vanilla notes. A long finish with notes of sweetness.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Tropical fruit, notably mango and pineapple, with creamy toffee, vanilla and soft wood.
Palate: Soft, rounded tropical fruit with toffee and vanilla, supported by gentle oak.
Finish: Sweet and fruity, with vanilla and mild baking spice.
Summary
Kavalan Distillery Select No. 1 is a no-age-statement Taiwanese single malt, distillery-bottled by Kavalan and matured in refill casks. It is a light, approachable expression centered on tropical fruit, creamy toffee, vanilla and oak, with a sweet, fruity close.
Interesting Facts
- Distillery Select No. 1 was first released in 2018.
- It is a no-age-statement Taiwanese single malt matured in refill casks.