Regional success: In recent years, Asia has become a hotspot for whisky distilling, featuring Kavalan alongside Japan’s Suntory, Nikka, and India’s Paul John and Amrut as market leaders.A taste for each type: Produced in the Taiwan countryside and now available in 60 countries, Kavalan has won over 220 international awards while producing 18 distinct varieties of whisky.Home grown: Kavalan’s distillery is situated in the Taiwan countryside, approximately two hours from Taipei, in the town of Yuanshan, and is open to visitors.On Kavalan’s success: ‘They said it was impossible,’ recalls Lee Yu-Ting, CEO of Kavalan’s parent company, King Car Group.Fermentation process: The most popular varieties of the Kavalan brand are matured in sherry casks, which appeals particularly to those transitioning from wine to whisky.Distillery DIY class: Guests at the distillery have the opportunity to blend their unique Kavalan whisky.
