Founded in 2005 by Taiwan’s King Car Group, Kavalan is renowned for producing exceptional single malts in Yilan County. The region’s hot, humid climate accelerates maturation, creating rich, complex whiskies. Drawing water from the Snow Mountain and guided by master blender Ian Chang, Kavalan has gained global recognition.
A standout in its portfolio, Kavalan’s Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength was awarded Best Single Cask Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards, cementing its reputation for crafting world-class whisky. This follows the success of the Solist Vinho Barrique, which won World’s Best Single Malt in 2015.
Kavalan has consistently earned Gold and Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and accolades at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Named Distillery of the Year in 2021 at the Icons of Whisky Awards, Kavalan continues to innovate and excel in the whisky industry, producing some of the finest whiskies in the world.