Kavalan Sweeps Icons of Whisky, WWA 2021
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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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