Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Year of the Horse Limited Edition

噶瑪蘭這款馬年限量以三重雪莉桶熟成，香氣果實濃郁：蜜餞、無花果與橙皮先鋒出場，接著是黑巧克力、太妃糖與溫暖香料。口感飽滿、油潤，木桶帶來香草與烘烤堅果的層次，咖啡與可可的苦甜在舌面縈繞，餘韻綿延又帶熱度。酒廠強調逐桶挑選與小批次調配，利用宜蘭獨特的副熱帶氣候——日暖夜濕，加速木與酒的交流，讓果味與香料更集中。建議純飲或加幾滴水，倒入酒杯先靜置約15分鐘讓香氣完全展開，適合想體驗濃郁雪莉桶風格的朋友。

A limited-edition release from Kavalan showcasing triple sherry-cask maturation. On the nose it opens with concentrated dried fruits—raisins, fig and orange peel—layered with dark chocolate, toffee and warm baking spices. The palate is full-bodied and rounded, with rich caramel and vanilla from oak integration, espresso and toasted nut notes adding complexity, and a persistent, warming finish that carries cocoa and spice. Producer notes emphasize small-batch blending and careful selection of matured casks to achieve depth and balance. Matured predominantly in high-quality sherry casks, the spirit benefits from Kavalan’s subtropical ageing conditions in Yilan—warm days and humid nights accelerate interaction with wood, concentrating fruit and spice character. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water; allow a short rest in the glass (about 15 minutes) so the aromatics open fully.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 46%
• Decant Time: 15 minutes
• Taste: dried fruits, raisin, fig, dark chocolate, toffee, vanilla, baking spice, orange peel, toasted oak, coffee, nutmeg, long warming finish
• Food Matching: dark chocolate, blue cheese (e.g., Stilton), cured ham and charcuterie, roasted lamb or duck, dried figs and dates, toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts)
• Grape Variety:

Winery

噶瑪蘭位於宜蘭，為台灣最具代表性的威士忌酒廠之一。酒廠以乾淨的水源、小批次蒸餾與嚴選木桶著稱，利用宜蘭溫暖濕潤的微氣候來加速熟成，讓橡木與酒精產生更豐富的互動。限量系列通常挑選頂級雪莉桶或混桶陳年，強調桶種對風味的塑造與層次表現。

Kavalan Distillery, based in Yilan County, Taiwan, is known for pioneering single malt production in a subtropical environment. Founded with a focus on pristine water sources and meticulous cask selection, Kavalan matures spirits in a variety of casks and often releases limited editions highlighting specific wood influences. Their approach pairs traditional distillation with careful maturation management to extract pronounced fruit and spice notes from the casks.