{"product_id":"kavalan-whisky-madeira-cask-single-malt-taiwan-whisky","title":"Kavalan Whisky Madeira Cask Single Malt Taiwan Whisky","description":"Kavalan Whisky Madeira Cask is a cask strength single malt whisky from Taiwan's pioneering Kavalan distillery, bottled at 56.3% ABV and matured exclusively in hand-selected Madeira wine casks. This non-chill filtered expression showcases the tropical maturation climate of Yilan County, where accelerated aging creates complex flavors in Taiwan's first whisky distillery.\n\nFounded in 2005 by King Car Group, Kavalan distillery draws its name from the indigenous peoples of Taiwan and represents the island's emergence as a world-class whisky producing region. Located in Yuan-Shan amid the humidity and warmth of northeastern Taiwan, the distillery harnesses the subtropical climate to achieve rapid maturation that would take decades in Scotland, creating uniquely Taiwanese expressions that honor traditional Scotch whisky methods while embracing local terroir.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cherries, Madeira wine sweetness, cinnamon bark, candied orange peel, tropical fruit undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich cherry compote, warming cinnamon spice, honeyed malt, dark chocolate, wine-soaked raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering Madeira sweetness, gentle oak tannins, and warming spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.3% (112.6 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKavalan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYuan-Shan, Yilan, Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaturation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadeira Wine Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Whisky Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovering Taiwan's emerging whisky craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Strength Appreciation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experiencing full-proof intensity with wine cask influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding rare Asian single malt expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring neat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Kavalan Madeira Cask taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKavalan Madeira Cask delivers rich cherry and cinnamon flavors from its Madeira wine cask maturation, with tropical fruit notes and honeyed malt character typical of Taiwan's accelerated aging climate. The cask strength bottling intensifies these wine-influenced flavors while maintaining balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Kavalan Madeira Cask?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cask strength whisky is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water to open up the Madeira wine characteristics. The high proof allows for gradual dilution to find your preferred strength while preserving the complex cherry and spice profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Kavalan Madeira Cask good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exceptional neat, this cask strength expression works beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where its Madeira wine influence adds unique depth. Use sparingly due to the high proof and premium nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Taiwan whisky different from Scotch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiwan's subtropical climate accelerates whisky maturation, achieving in years what takes decades in Scotland. Kavalan benefits from this rapid aging while maintaining traditional Scottish techniques, creating distinctively smooth and fruit-forward profiles with intense cask interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Kavalan Madeira Cask worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expression represents excellent value for world whisky collectors and cask strength enthusiasts, offering unique Madeira wine maturation from Asia's most acclaimed distillery. The combination of Taiwan terroir and Portuguese wine cask influence creates a distinctive profile unavailable elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kavalan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48951088054512,"sku":"KWMCSMTW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_97b6b68a-25c9-4347-bc1a-9ef5047122c4.jpg?v=1772820683","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/kavalan-whisky-madeira-cask-single-malt-taiwan-whisky","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}