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Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Clinches Prestigious Title at TWSC 2026

In a stellar showcase for Asian whisky, the Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength has triumphed at the Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026, being awarded the coveted title of "Best of the Best Single Malt." This remarkable achievement further solidifies Kavalan's position as a heavyweight in the whisky world, underscoring its dedication to quality and tradition.

Chairman Mr. YT Lee of King Car Group graciously accepted the trophy, stating, "We are honored to receive the 'Best of the Best' award once again from the TWSC. Our Solist Oloroso Sherry Cask is among the most iconic offerings from Kavalan in Asia, and we owe our success to the TWSC, whisky enthusiasts in Japan, and our devoted team for helping to spread the word about Taiwanese whisky globally."

This award marks the seventh world champion title for Kavalan at TWSC, and the brand has now bagged four consecutive "Best of the Best" awards, further enhancing its impressive trophy collection. In addition, Kavalan garnered the honor of being named the Best Asian Distillery of the Year. Their single malt, Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish, has been inducted into the TWSC Hall of Fame after securing gold medals for three years straight. In a stunning final placement, Kavalan claimed six positions within the top ten whiskies, including the first and second prizes, alongside a selection of Japanese and Scottish whiskies.

The judges praised the brand's unwavering commitment to quality, emphasizing their philosophy of uncompromising production standards. As a testament to the distillery's remarkable craftsmanship, they recently achieved a record haul of seven top-level gold medals and fifteen gold medals across a diverse array of barrel styles, including sherry, Madeira, and peated whiskies, at TWSC.

A Closer Look at Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry

The Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry is matured in specially selected Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at cask strength, without any artificial coloring or chill-filtration. This single malt whisky offers a rich and robust profile, showcasing complex notes of dried fruits, roasted nuts, almond paste, and vanilla, finishing with comforting spices and a lingering touch of refined coffee.

Judges at TWSC noted its layers of dried fruit, cinnamon, clove, chocolate, and aged sherry, praising its balanced complexity and wonderfully long finish. One judge simply remarked, "A wonderful aroma, an excellent single malt."

About Kavalan Whisky

Founded in 2005 in Yilan County, Taiwan, Kavalan has pioneered the art of Single Malt whisky in the region. The whisky benefits from the unique climatic conditions of high humidity and heat, with source water coming from the snowmelt of the Snow Mountains. The coastal and mountain breezes contribute to Kavalan's distinctive smoothness. With over 45 years of experience under its parent company, King Car Group, Kavalan has achieved remarkable success, claiming over 1,000 gold medals in prestigious industry competitions.

Kavalan's ongoing pursuit of excellence and innovation cements its status as a leader in the whisky landscape, and these latest accolades reaffirm its commitment to bringing exceptional spirits to whisky lovers around the world.