Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky

Taiwanese Single Malt | 86 Proof (43% ABV) | 750mL

Process & Profile

Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish is a single malt whisky from Taiwans award-winning Kavalan Distillery, matured first in American oak and then finished in ruby port wine casks from Portugal. Taiwans hot, humid climate accelerates aging, giving this whisky depth and complexity far beyond its years. The port cask finish imparts vibrant fruit notes and a velvety smooth texture, resulting in a harmonious balance between malt sweetness and port wine richness.

Concertmaster is part of Kavalans core range and showcases the distillerys innovative approach to cask influence and tropical maturation.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe berries, plum, vanilla, and hints of toasted coconut

• Palate: Red fruit compote, honey, malted cereal, and a soft touch of port wine tannin

• Finish: Long and elegant with lingering notes of dark fruit, oak, and light spice

What Makes It Special

• Finished in ruby port casks, delivering vibrant fruit and smooth tannin balance

• Distilled and aged in Taiwans tropical climate, speeding up maturation

• Crafted by one of the worlds most awarded Asian distilleries

• Combines American oak aging with European wine cask finishing

• Named Concertmaster as a tribute to orchestral harmonyblending cask character and malt elegance

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat to experience the port-influenced layers of fruit and spice. Add a few drops of water to open up its floral and fruity complexity. For a creative twist, use it in a whisky sour to enhance the red fruit notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Kavalan Concertmaster peated?
No, it is unpeated, focusing on fruit-forward and wine-finished flavors.

2. What type of port cask is used?
Ruby port casks from Portugal are used for finishing, imparting rich berry and red fruit character.

3. Is this a limited release?
No, Concertmaster is a core expression from Kavalan and widely available.

4. Can it be aged further at home?
Whisky does not age in the bottle. It is best stored upright and enjoyed within a few years of purchase.

5. What makes Kavalans aging unique?
Taiwans high heat and humidity accelerate barrel interaction, allowing for full flavor development in a shorter time compared to Scotch or Japanese whiskies.