The Rise of Kavalan: How Taiwan Became a Whisky Powerhouse!

Join host Max in this exciting episode of WhiskyAngelz as he visits the Kavalan Distillery in Taiwan. Delve into the unique story behind this remarkable distillery, its innovative production methods, and the distinct qualities of its award-winning whisky.In conversation with David Chen, a representative from Kavalan, we explore:The rich history of Kavalan and its vision for 100% Taiwanese single malt whisky.The significance of local water sources and how Taiwan's climate influences the whisky maturation process.Kavalan's impressive global reach, with over 900 gold medals won in international competitions.The innovative DIY whisky blending experience available at the distillery.Throughout the episode, we taste various expressions of Kavalan whisky, showcasing their unique flavours and the distillery's unwavering commitment to quality.Key Takeaways:Kavalan has been crafting whisky for nearly 20 years.The Lee family's dream of creating a premier Taiwanese single malt became a reality post-WTO entry in 2002.Kavalan uses pure, mineral-rich water from the Yilan region.The distillery produces 10 million bottles annually, primarily for export.Kavalan's maturation process is accelerated by Taiwan's climate.Sound Bites:"Kavalan is special. It's special to me.""We make 10 million bottles every year.""We have collected more than 900 gold medals."#whisky #whiskey #Kavalan #Taiwan #whiskyblending #podcast #whiskylover #whiskycommunity #whiskytastingChapters:00:00 Welcome to Kavalan Distillery00:46 The Story of Kavalan02:23 Unique Qualities of Kavalan Whisky04:26 The Importance of Water in Whisky Production05:23 Production Scale and Global Reach06:54 Awards and Recognition08:53 Maturation Process in Taiwan's Climate11:34 Core Whisky Expressions12:04 Tasting Kavalan's Unique Flavours15:42 Exploring Special Expressions17:52 The Role of Peat in Kavalan Whisky19:57 DIY Whisky Blending Experience29:54 The Future of Kavalan and Whisky TrendsSubscribe to our newsletter: YouTube Subscribe and Watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskyAngelzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskyAngelzWeb: http://www.whiskyangelz.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/whiskyanglez/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskyangelzTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/whiskyangelzX: https://x.com/whiskyangelzLinktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/whiskyangelzWatch the full video version of the podcast at: https://spoti.fi/3EgZB9x Subscribe to stay up to date on via WhiskyAngelz SubStack YouTube Subscribe and Watch the podcast: @WhiskyAngelz X: @whiskyangelz Insta: @whiskyangelz YouTube: @WhiskyAngelz TikTok: @WhiskyAngelz Twitch: @WhiskyAngelz Web: www.whiskyangelz.com