Kavalan, Taiwan’s premier whisky maker, has announced it is expanding to Sweden starting this month.
Kavalan CEO Mr YT Lee said the move reflected growth in international markets. “We are seeing strong demand for Kavalan in markets such as France and the UK, and we look forward to building on that growth in Sweden with the help of Symposion, which is family-run like Kavalan itself,” he said. “We believe Swedish drinkers will like the four award-winning expressions in stores from this month: Distillery Select No. 1 (40%), Triple Sherry Cask (40%), Podium (46%) and Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8% ABV).”
The Sweden portfolio ranges from the signature Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique – named World Whiskies Awards’ 2015 Best Single Malt – to the distillery’s latest new release, Triple Sherry Cask, a gorgeous amalgamation of Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel and Oloroso sherry-aged whiskies. All Kavalan expressions are single malt whisky made from pure barley in its distillery in Yilan County, on the island of Taiwan.
Symposion is a family-run specialist in premium spirits, with a modern approach to a complex monopoly market. With more than 25 years’ experience in Swedish off-trade, on-trade and travel retail channels, Symposion holds several market-leading positions. Symposion’s distribution covers 100% of the Swedish alcohol market, including monopoly stores, restaurant wholesalers, bars, restaurants and travel retail.
Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky on the island of Taiwan since 2005. The whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat, sources the meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain breezes. All this combines to create Kavalan’s signature creaminess. Taking Yilan County’s old name, the distillery is backed by about 40 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. More info at www.kavalanwhisky.com
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