Every once in a while, a whisky emerges that rewrites the rules and this one does it in ink. The Kavalan Solist Peaty Cask, hand signed by master blender Ian Chang himself, is more than a collector’s piece. It’s a conversation between Taiwan’s tropical intensity and Scotland’s smoky soul.

Kavalan Solist Peaty Cask with Ian Chang Signature
Brand: Kavalan | Category: Single Cask Single Malt | ABV: Cask Strength (varies) | Origin: Yilan, Taiwan | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Imagine driftwood smoldering on a distant beach, wrapped in sweet malt, sea spray, and a trace of ripe mango.
Palate: Deep, oily, and seductive. Peat emerges not as a punch, but a graceful wave, carrying notes of toffee, green tea, citrus zest, and bonfire smoke.
Finish: A long, elegant farewell. Waxy, smoky, and slightly herbal, like breathing in twilight.

Production Details
Matured in ex-Islay whisky casks and bottled at natural strength, this Solist series expression is the result of Kavalan’s precision and tropical aging advantage. Each bottle is individually numbered and this rare edition features Ian Chang’s signature, marking it as a true piece of whisky history.

Perfect For
Moments that call for reflection. This is a solitary pour, best enjoyed in silence, or with someone who truly understands peat and prestige.

Expert Notes
Kavalan’s Solist line consistently wins global acclaim, but the Peaty Cask is a dark horse, sought after by collectors and flavor chasers alike. The Ian Chang signature makes this bottle not only outstanding, but irreplaceable.

Customer Reviews
“One of the smoothest peat drams I’ve had, complex without being loud.”
“The Ian Chang signature pushed me over the edge. Bought it. No regrets.”
“Tastes like Kavalan walked into Islay, stole their smoke, and did it better.”

Interesting Fact
Kavalan ages their whisky in a climate so hot, it matures 2–3x faster than in Scotland, yet retains surprising finesse. That’s not science fiction. It’s Taiwanese innovation.

Serving Suggestions
Don’t touch this with soda. A drop or two of water, max, to reveal a hidden floral note beneath the peat.

Distillery Background
Kavalan, founded in 2005, is Taiwan’s answer to the old whisky world, bold, precise, and unafraid to challenge tradition. Nestled in Yilan County, the distillery blends cutting-edge technology with elemental terroir to craft some of the most awarded single malts of the 21st century. This bottle is one of their crown jewels.