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TAIPEI, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Kavalan has beaten out the competition to claim two prestigious Icons of

Whisky's 2021

awards(https://iconsofwhisky.com/2021/02/05/icons-of-whisky-row-2021-winners-ann

ounced-2/): "Visitor Attraction" for Kavalan Distillery and "World Whisky Brand

Ambassador" for Kaitlyn Tsai.

It's now the third time Kavalan Distillery has been named Icon's 2021 Visitor

Attraction. This year's prize recognizes the innovation of a distillery

dedicated to telling the story of Kavalan whisky. In 2020, the distillery

completed its "Kavalan Garden Hall" by incorporating a stunning island cocktail

bar, redesigned DIY Whisky Lab and tasting room that offers the complete

Kavalan range and distillery-exclusive cask-to-glass whiskies. Garden Hall aims

to highlight the natural environment of the distillery and provide visitors

with an immersive space to experience the Kavalan brand.

Icons of

Whisky's(https://iconsofwhisky.com/2021/02/05/icons-of-whisky-row-2021-winners-a

nnounced-2/) 2021 World Whisky Brand Ambassador award celebrates Kaitlyn Tsai's

unique skills in promoting not just Kavalan, but also the land it's from. In

Kaitlyn's masterclasses and interviews she eloquently explains how the natural

beauty of Yilan County shapes a whisky known for its complexity, depth and

smoothness. Time and again, Kaitlyn channels her passion for Taiwan's whisky

into painting an unforgettable picture of a remarkable whisky.

Kavalan also scored a clutch of top medals in the 2021 World Whiskies Awards

(WWA). "Best Taiwanese Single Cask Single Malt" went to Kavalan's Solist

Oloroso Sherry, and "Best Taiwan Single Malt" went to Kavalan Podium, making it

the second time Podium has won this award after its 2016 win.

Judges on the Solist Oloroso Sherry:

"A real sherry bomb on the nose with intense Pedro Ximénez influence. Notes of

apricot, sultanas and cherry compote, with some wood influence. On the palate

it is floral, fruity and sherried, with raisins, peaches, plums, dark chocolate

and elegant mixed spices."

And on the Podium:

"A very malty nose with soft spices, vanilla, caramel, dried fruits and a bit

of tobacco. The maltiness continues onto the palate, where it meets classic oak

notes, honey, vanilla, roasted hazelnuts and a touch of smoke. The finish is

prickly and slightly peppery and smoky. Very clean, well balanced and complex."

About Kavalan Distillery

Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt

whisky in Taiwan since 2005. Our whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat,

sources the meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain

breezes. All this combines to create Kavalan's signature creaminess. Taking

Yilan County's old name, our distillery is backed by about 40 years of

beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected more

than 450 gold awards or higher from the industry's most competitive contests.

Visit www.kavalanwhisky.com

Media Contact:

Kaitlyn Tsai

+886(0)39 229 000#7164

kaitlyn@kingcar.com.tw

Source: Kavalan

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