Single Malt Whisky, Taiwan / Yilan County, 150ML

Already launched in Taiwan, Kavalan’s newest special edition will be available in select countries globally in 2020. The whisky, distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2020, been aged in a very rare red wine cask whose majesty transfers to a richly intense whisky, delivering very distinct berry flavors and luxuriant toffee. The King Car 40th Anniversary comes encased with a crystal glass tumbler and is limited to 10,000 packs globally. The packaging paid tribute to Yilan County, which is both Kavalan’s homeland and King Car Chairman Mr TT Lee’s, through the form of Snow Mountain – Kavalan’s water source. The bottle’s smooth yet sturdy shape expresses elegance and strength.

TASTING NOTE

Appearance : Royal auburn

Nose : Powerful and dense with rich notes of red wine exuding dark-skinned Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, with strawberry, bilberry, spice and flourishes of fresh charred oak.

Palate : Thick, mouth-drawing layers of toffee-rich berry fruits, enlivened with flares of spice, notably pepper, clove and tobacco, all brought together with a magnificent wine character.

Overall : Long and sensuous, yielding a gentle mix of signature fruits and soft spices.