{"title":"Shop Kavalan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kavalan-triple-sherry","title":"Kavalan Triple Sherry","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eProduced by the Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County, northeastern Taiwan, Kavalan has become internationally recognised for producing richly textured whiskies matured in Taiwan’s subtropical climate. Warm temperatures and high humidity accelerate interaction between spirit and oak, allowing younger whiskies to develop remarkable depth and concentration in comparatively short periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eKavalan Triple Sherry is matured in a combination of oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and moscatel sherry casks, each contributing different layers of sweetness, spice and dried fruit complexity. The distillery’s approach focuses heavily on cask quality and precision maturation, with the tropical climate helping intensify flavour integration while retaining freshness and balance. The result is a whisky that feels generous and layered without becoming overly heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eDeep amber with polished mahogany highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eAromas of raisin, dried fig and date open the nose, followed by orange peel, dark honey and milk chocolate. Layers of cinnamon, nutmeg and roasted nuts develop with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eSmooth and rounded, with flavours of dried fruit, toffee and baked plum balanced by gentle oak spice. The oloroso casks bring structure and nuttiness, Pedro Ximénez adds richness and dark sweetness, while moscatel casks contribute floral lift and softer stone-fruit notes. The texture is full and velvety without becoming cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eLong and warming, with lingering notes of caramel, spice, dried citrus and soft oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine-of-the-Month Club","offers":[{"title":"Single Malt \/ 750ml Bottle","offer_id":45027073589427,"sku":"WHXX22WO13","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/kavalan-triple-sherry.jpg?v=1758699474"},{"product_id":"kavalan-solist-vinho-barrique-cask","title":"Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask","description":"\u003cp\u003eKavalan has been pioneering the art of Taiwanese single malt since 2005. Aged in intense humidity and purified by the meltwaters of Snow Mountain in Yilan, Taiwan. The Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique is a cask strength, single malt whisky fully matured in used American oak wine barrels that have been toasted and recharred in a way that brings out fruity vanilla notes from the wood into the whisky overlaid on a delicate background of complex fruitiness. It has a complex and multi-dimensional background of pepper, spice, dates and other fruits, such as ripe melon and mango together with kiwi and a delicate blend of bursting citrus fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Beverages","offers":[{"title":"Single Malt \/ 750ml Bottle","offer_id":45073998446771,"sku":"WHXXXXXX41","price":3302.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/kavalan-solist-vinho-barrique-cask.jpg?v=1758699495"},{"product_id":"kavalan-solist-bourbon-cask","title":"Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Cask","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eProduced by the acclaimed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKavalan Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Kavalan helped place Taiwanese whisky firmly on the global stage through its distinctive approach to maturation and climate-driven whisky production. Located in Yilan County in north-eastern Taiwan, the distillery benefits from pure mountain water and a humid subtropical climate that accelerates cask interaction and flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eKavalan’s whiskies are known for their polished texture, vibrant fruit character and careful cask management. The Ex-Bourbon Oak expression is matured exclusively in American oak bourbon barrels, allowing the distillery’s naturally fruit-forward spirit character to remain at the forefront while layering in vanilla, coconut and soft spice from the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eUnlike heavier, peat-driven styles, this whisky leans into freshness, elegance and clarity, offering a more modern single malt profile that still carries impressive depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eBright golden amber with excellent clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eVanilla pod, coconut cream and honeyed oak lead initially, followed by notes of tropical fruit, citrus peel, green apple and soft baking spice. There is a delicate floral lift alongside subtle hints of malt biscuit and toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eSmooth and rounded, with creamy vanilla and ripe tropical fruit balanced by gentle oak spice. Notes of pineapple, mango and pear sit alongside caramel, white chocolate and toasted coconut. The bourbon cask influence adds richness without dominating the spirit’s natural brightness and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eMedium to long, clean and warming, with lingering vanilla, citrus zest and soft oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Beverages","offers":[{"title":"Single Malt \/ 750ml Bottle","offer_id":45073998676147,"sku":"WHXX22WO12","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/kavalan-solist-bourbon-cask.jpg?v=1758699511"},{"product_id":"kavalan-distillery-select-single-malt-whisky","title":"Kavalan Distillery Select Single Malt Whisky","description":"","brand":"Universal Beverages","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45657725599923,"sku":"WHNV22WM02","price":899.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/KavalanDistillerySelectSingleMaltWhisky.jpg?v=1783504965"},{"product_id":"kavalan-concertmaster-single-malt-whisky","title":"Kavalan Concertmaster Single Malt Whisky","description":"","brand":"Universal beverages","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45657725730995,"sku":"WHXXXXWM47","price":1301.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/KavalanConcertmasterSingleMaltWhisky.jpg?v=1783505121"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/collections\/shop-kavalan.oembed","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}