Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky - 70cl
Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky - 70cl — the celebrated Kavalan Podium — Taiwan's iconic single malt with a distinctive multi-cask signature. Distinctive Ian Chang-era Kavalan expression.
Why you'll love it
- Distinctive Kavalan flagship-tier single malt — sits between Classic and Solist Cask Strength
- Multi-cask maturation combining ex-bourbon and refill sherry casks for balanced complexity
- Subtropical maturation at Kavalan Distillery (Yilan, Taiwan) — accelerated aging in humid tropical climate
- Founded 2005 by King Car Group — Taiwan's iconic single malt distillery
- Master Distiller Ian Chang legacy (2015 World Whiskies Awards World's Best Single Malt winner)
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat in a tulip glass, with a few drops of water to open, or on the rocks. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged cheeses, roasted nuts, or after-dinner contemplative sipping.
Perfect for
- Serious Kavalan collectors
- Asian single malt heritage explorers
- Distinctive Taiwan whisky gifting occasions
Compare with
Interested in Kavalan entry tier? Try Kavalan Classic ($108) or Concertmaster Port Cask ($131). Ready for premium Solist Cask Strength? Try Solist Ex-Bourbon ($223), Solist Brandy ($236), or Solist Vinho Barrique ($282).
Frequently asked
What is Kavalan Podium?
Distinctive Kavalan expression sitting above Kavalan Classic and below the Solist Cask Strength range. Distinctive multi-cask signature combining bourbon and refill sherry cask influence.
What makes Kavalan special?
Distinctive Taiwanese single malt heritage — founded 2005 by King Car Group at Yilan Distillery. Distinctive subtropical maturation accelerates aging significantly compared to Scottish counterparts. Widely regarded as Asia's celebrated single malt globally — 2015 World's Best Single Malt winner (Solist Vinho Barrique).
How do I serve Kavalan Podium?
Best served neat in a tulip glass at room temperature. Add a few drops of water to open the aromatics if desired.
Quick facts
- Category: Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery: Kavalan (King Car Group)
- Region: Yilan (Taiwan)
- Cask: Multi-cask (ex-bourbon + refill sherry)
- Founded: 2005
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Distinctively tropical Kavalan signature — warm mango, gentle pineapple, soft coconut, delicate vanilla oak, warm honey, soft toffee, gentle dried fruit — distinctively subtropical Yilan maturation.
PALATE
Smooth and rich — warm tropical fruit, soft mango, gentle pineapple, warm honey, soft vanilla oak, gentle dried fruit, delicate toffee, soft warming spice — distinctively Kavalan multi-cask depth.
FINISH
Long and warmly composed — lingering tropical fruit, soft honey, gentle vanilla oak, delicate spice, and a warm subtropical Yilan fade — distinctively Kavalan Podium signature.
ABV: 46% ABV
