{"title":"Taiwanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm-climate maturation that ages fast; known for Kavalan.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kavalan-distillery-select","title":"Kavalan Distillery Select Single Malt 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Distillery Select is an entry point into Taiwan's Kavalan Distillery, matured in Yilan's famously warm, humid subtropical climate that accelerates maturation far faster than Scotland's cooler cellars. It's aged in American oak and bottled at 40% ABV as an accessible introduction to the house style. Expect a light golden color with honey, vanilla, and tropical fruit on the nose, a smooth, sweet palate of oak and stone fruit, and a soft, clean finish. It's a solid, easy-drinking single malt for anyone curious about Taiwanese whisky before stepping up to Kavalan's cask-strength or sherry-driven bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Distillery Select\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts tropical fruit and honey notes come through best neat or with a few drops of water. It also mixes well in a whisky highball if you want something lighter and more sessionable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629250023642,"sku":"VWS_7258","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/463ff7c8-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_23abdd44-7fcd-4ef4-8670-7a07627a2951.jpg?v=1653685819"},{"product_id":"kavalan-sherry-oak","title":"Kavalan sherry oak 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Sherry Oak is matured entirely in ex-sherry casks at the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan, where the subtropical climate speeds up maturation and pulls flavor from the wood far faster than in Scotland. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, it leans into everything ex-sherry casks bring: dried fruit, toffee, and baking spice, with a rich, slightly nutty sweetness through the palate and a warm, spice-laced finish. It's a fuller, more intense pour than Kavalan's standard oak releases, aimed at drinkers who like a sherry-forward whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Sherry Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it neat in a tulip glass to catch the dried fruit and spice in full; the higher proof also stands up to a single ice cube if you prefer it slightly opened up. Best kept away from mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629250121946,"sku":"VWS_7260","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/08c4cda6-511b-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_64245f0e-2922-4578-887c-9697ea477e6d.jpg?v=1653685823"},{"product_id":"kavalan-ex-bourbon-oak","title":"Kavalan Ex bourbon oak 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak is matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks at the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan, where the island's hot, humid climate drives fast, intense maturation compared to Scotland. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, it shows the lighter, sweeter side of the distillery's house style: vanilla, honey, and coconut from the American oak, layered with tropical fruit and a touch of toasted oak. The finish is smooth and moderately long, with sweetness carrying through to the end. It's a good comparison bottle alongside Kavalan's sherry oak release for anyone tasting cask influence side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink it neat to get the full vanilla and tropical fruit profile, or add a splash of water to soften the 46% proof. Pouring it alongside a sherry-cask Kavalan side by side is a good way to taste cask influence directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629250220250,"sku":"VWS_7261","price":132.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/07f67b4a-511b-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_0b1059c9-08ea-45cb-a43b-ffa897dfe31a.jpg?v=1653685825"},{"product_id":"kavalan-single-malt-classical-86p","title":"Kavalan Single malt Classical 86p 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Classic is a Taiwanese single malt whisky from the Kavalan Distillery, matured in Taiwan's hot, humid subtropical climate, which accelerates maturation compared to Scotland's cooler conditions. Bottled at a stated 86 proof without an age statement. Expect a nose of tropical fruit and vanilla, a rich, fruit-forward palate, and a warm, honeyed finish. It suits whisky drinkers curious about non-Scotch single malt and Taiwan's fast-maturing climate-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fruit-forward richness is easy to sip neat, and it also holds up well over a single ice cube in warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629285413082,"sku":"VWS_7545","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/0e1f5aa0-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_4c10b5ea-74c5-44af-978f-b5374e846f3e.jpg?v=1653686268"},{"product_id":"kavalan-concertmaster-taiwanese-single-malt-whisky","title":"Kavalan Concertmaster Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Concertmaster is a Taiwanese single malt whisky from the Kavalan Distillery, finished in port casks after its primary maturation, an approach that pairs well with Taiwan's fast, subtropical-climate aging. Expect a nose of red berry and vanilla, a rich, fruity palate with the port cask's sweetness layered over Kavalan's typical richness, and a warm, fruit-driven finish. It suits whisky drinkers who want a distinctly Taiwanese, wine-cask-influenced single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Concertmaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fruit-forward richness is easy to sip neat, and it also holds up well over a single ice cube in warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629315166426,"sku":"VWS_7739","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/bed213d2-aca9-11ea-b477-02bac80a0a34_66c0668c-6919-466b-9311-af87312dafe0.jpg?v=1653686595"},{"product_id":"kavalan-vinho-batrrique","title":"Kavalan Vinho Batrrique 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Solist Vinho Barrique is a single cask-strength single malt whisky from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan, finished in barrique casks that previously held wine (vinho), a signature move in Kavalan's Solist cask-strength series. Taiwan's hot, humid climate accelerates maturation dramatically compared to Scotland, so young Kavalan whisky often tastes far older than its age statement suggests. Expect dark fruit, red wine notes and spice on the nose, a rich, full-bodied palate with berry fruit and oak, and a long, warm, wine-influenced finish. It's one of the most acclaimed non-Scotch single malts on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Vinho Barrique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it neat — this is a cask-strength prestige bottling, and its wine-cask character is best tasted undiluted, or with only a drop of water if the proof runs hot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629474615514,"sku":"VWS_200419566","price":192.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/bcbdca36-5118-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_d0be2818-b1d6-4120-8770-fb73602457e0.jpg?v=1653688253"},{"product_id":"omar-single-malt-whiskey-sherry-type-700-ml","title":"Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Whiskey SHERRY Type 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Whiskey Sherry Type is a single malt from Taiwan's Nantou Distillery, matured in sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV. The sherry influence shows early — almond, sultana, and red grape on the nose, with a few squares of milk chocolate fudge underneath. On the palate it turns oily and full, running through clove, ginger, and cinnamon spice layered over dried fruit and more chocolate, before a finish that stays subtly spicy with fresh oak and a last note of dried fruit. It suits drinkers who already like sherry-forward Scotch and want to see what a warmer climate does to the same idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nantou Omar Single Malt Sherry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat is the right call at 46% — there's enough proof to carry the sherry spice without a splash of water muting it. A single large cube works if you want it slightly quieter, but skip mixing it into anything; the sherry cask detail is the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nantou Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649308692698,"sku":"VWS_200423545","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/omar-single-malt-whisky-sherry-cask.jpg?v=1684820341"},{"product_id":"nantou-distillery-omar-single-malt-whiskey-bourbon-barrel-700ml-1","title":"Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Whiskey Bourbon Barrel 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOmar Single Malt, distilled by Taiwan's Nantou Distillery and aged in ex-bourbon barrels, is bottled at 46% ABV. This bourbon-cask expression won a Silver award at the 2019 International Spirits Challenge. The nose leads with lemon and orange peel, cinnamon, and runny caramel; the palate turns toward milk chocolate, toffee, vanilla, and ripe banana, closing on honeyed barley with a touch of dried tropical fruit. It's a warmer, fruitier style than most Scotch single malts, shaped by Taiwan's tropical climate accelerating the whisky's interaction with the wood. Good for someone curious about Asian single malt beyond the well-known Japanese names.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt (Bourbon Barrel)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a few drops of water opens up the tropical fruit and honeyed barley notes fastest — this isn't a whisky that needs ice to tame it at 46%. It's approachable enough to work as an introduction to single malt for someone coming from bourbon, given the shared vanilla-and-caramel register.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nantou Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473365500122,"sku":"VWS200425291","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/wyzxr5n37wk5fangatcw_1000x_2993ea66-f7fc-4828-b2e4-9def2ab04f4c.jpg?v=1684820324"},{"product_id":"kavalan-king-car-750ml","title":"Kavalan King Car 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan King Car Conductor is an expression from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan, named for the King Car Group that owns the distillery. Taiwan's hot, humid climate accelerates whisky maturation dramatically, so Kavalan whiskies develop rich cask character in a fraction of the time a Scotch whisky would need. Expect tropical fruit, vanilla, and coconut on the nose, a rich, fruit-forward palate, and a warm, spiced finish. It's a standout example of the fast-growing Taiwanese whisky category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan King Car Conductor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to catch its tropical fruit intensity; a splash of water can help if the proof feels hot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43636591460570,"sku":"VWS200425712","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Kavalan_King_Car_Whiskey_Conductor_Vatted_Malt__95884.1458939277.jpg?v=1684750403"},{"product_id":"reserve-bar-kavalan-vinho-barrique-cask-strength-750-ml","title":"Reserve Bar Kavalan Vinho Barrique Cask Strength 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Solist Vinho Barrique is a single cask, cask-strength single malt whisky from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan, one of the youngest distilleries to earn a serious global reputation, finished in barrels that previously held Portuguese wine. Taiwan's hot, humid climate accelerates maturation dramatically compared to Scotland, so Kavalan's whiskies pack in more barrel influence per year than most single malts manage. This particular cask is a Reserve Bar retailer exclusive selection, and as with all Solist releases, each cask is bottled individually at its own natural proof rather than diluted to a standard strength. Expect deep red fruit and wine-cask sweetness layered over Kavalan's tropical, honeyed house character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kavalan Vinho Barrique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a few drops of water before your first sip — cask strength single malts from Kavalan often run well above 55% ABV, and a little dilution lets the wine-cask fruit come forward. It's a sipping whisky through and through, not a mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47223847616730,"sku":"VWS200428527","price":240.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Kavalan-Vinho-Barrique-Cask-Strength-750-ml-ForWhi-0.png?v=1788547775"},{"product_id":"kavalan-port-cask-cask-strength-750ml","title":"Kavalan Port Cask Cask Strength 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan is Taiwan's single malt distillery, working in a subtropical climate where whisky matures at a pace Scotland never sees — a few years in Yilan can do what a decade does further north. This is the port cask bottling at cask strength, undiluted straight from the barrel rather than cut to a standard proof. The nose is red berry, dark chocolate and dried fig; the palate is thick and sweet with cherry, plum and coconut over a firm oak spine; the finish is long, warm and tannic. 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