{"product_id":"kavalan-whisky-madeira-cask-taiwanese-single-malt","title":"Kavalan Whisky Madeira Cask Taiwanese Single Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan Whisky Madeira Cask is a cask strength Taiwanese single malt whisky bottled at 56.3% ABV, showcasing the tropical maturation conditions of Taiwan through hand-selected Madeira wine casks. This non-chill filtered expression delivers the soft cinnamon spice and cherry character that only fortified wine barrels can impart, creating a bridge between Taiwan's humid climate and Portugal's wine heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the pioneering Kavalan distillery in Yuan-Shan, nestled in Taiwan's Yilan County where the Pacific meets mountain springs, this whisky represents the island's unique contribution to world whisky. The distillery harnesses Taiwan's year-round warmth and humidity to accelerate maturation, creating concentrated flavors in barrels that breathe deeply in the subtropical air. Each bottle represents a specific cask, with individual cask and bottle numbers hand-written on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cherries, warm cinnamon bark, candied orange peel, tropical fruit undertones, subtle wine tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry cordial, baking spices, honeyed malt, dark chocolate, wine-soaked raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering cinnamon warmth, dried fruit sweetness, gentle oak tannins\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\u003eTaiwanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.3%\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 County, 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 Casks\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\u003eNeat Appreciation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed at cask strength to experience the full intensity of tropical maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Whisky Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect introduction to Taiwan's distinctive whisky character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter-Dinner Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine cask influence makes it ideal with dark chocolate or aged cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual cask and bottle numbering makes each bottle unique\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 dried fruit flavors with warm cinnamon spice, thanks to maturation in Portuguese Madeira wine casks. The tropical Taiwan climate intensifies these flavors, creating a concentrated whisky with wine-influenced sweetness and gentle tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I add water to this cask strength whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 56.3% ABV, this whisky benefits from a few drops of water to open up the aromatics and soften the alcohol heat. Start neat to appreciate the full intensity, then add small amounts of water to find your preferred strength and unlock different flavor layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Taiwanese whisky differ from Scotch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiwanese whisky like Kavalan matures much faster due to Taiwan's year-round warmth and humidity, creating concentrated flavors in shorter time periods. The tropical climate produces whiskies with intense fruit and spice characters that would take much longer to develop in Scotland's cooler climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Kavalan Madeira Cask worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents exceptional value in the world whisky category, offering cask strength quality with unique Madeira wine influence at a price point typically below comparable aged Scotch whiskies. Each bottle's individual numbering adds collectible appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Madeira cask maturation special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadeira wine casks impart distinctive cherry, spice, and dried fruit characteristics while adding gentle tannins and wine sweetness. The fortified wine's previous occupancy creates complex interactions with the whisky, producing flavors impossible to achieve with traditional bourbon or sherry casks alone.\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":43369603792970,"sku":"KWMCTSM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_7c76a7a1-9a27-48b6-a19e-80e85e017240.jpg?v=1772820755","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/kavalan-whisky-madeira-cask-taiwanese-single-malt","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}