– Kavalan’s third ripening warehouse almost completed
TAIPEI, September 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kavalan has been named “World Whiskey Producer of the Year” at the International Spirits Challenge 2023, marking the Taiwanese distiller’s fourth consecutive victory. This recognition was awarded at the ISC Annual Awards Dinner in London, recognizing Kavalan as the best performing beverage producer in its category.
Kavalan Distillery has completed 75% of construction on its third maturation warehouse, a critical expansion that will significantly increase the maturation capacity of Taiwan’s leading whiskey maker.
King Car Group CEO YT Lee said the new ripening warehouse is a big step forward and will contribute to Kavalan’s global expansion aspirations.
“In this exciting phase of Kavalan’s expansion, we have been blessed with the island’s subtropical climate, which not only helps age our whiskey faster and with greater complexity, but also allows us to explore more experimental casks, opening up greater possibilities for innovation in our whiskey making process.
Kavalan’s total production capacity is 10 million bottles following the commissioning of its second distillery in December 2016, which increased the pairs of copper stills to 10.
The new warehouse will combine a mix of palletized and pallet storage. The largest barrels are stowed on the upper floors, on their sides. Small barrels are placed upright and tightly tied on the bottom floor to withstand Yilan’s notorious seismic activity. As in all Kavalan warehouses, air conditioning will be avoided, except for opening windows and doors to increase circulation.
As domestic and international tourism gradually recovers, Kavalan Distillery is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels of 800,000 visits. Kavalan Distillery has received awards including “Double Gold” and “Gold” for its Visitor Center and Distillery Tour, as well as 4 “Gold” awards for the following whiskeys:
About Kavalan Distillery Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whiskey in Taiwan since 2005. Aged in conditions of intense humidity and heat, our whiskey is nourished by the meltwaters of the Snowy Mountain and is enhanced by the sea and mountain breezes. All of this combines to create Kavalan’s signature creaminess. Taking the ancient name of Yilan County, our distillery is backed by some 40 years of beverage making under the parent company, King Car Group. We have obtained more than 790 gold or higher awards in the most competitive competitions in the sector. Visit the website at www.kavalanwhisky.com
Media Contact: Kaitlyn Tsai / kaitlyn@kingcar.com.tw Britney Chen / britneychen@kingcar.com.tw
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