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Kavalan Makes History at Tokyo Whisky and Spirits Competition 2025 Clinching Double 'Best of the Best Single Malt'
Organisers said: "Due to a tie, this category has two winners. This marks the first time in TWSC history that the 'Best of the Best' title has been awarded to two whiskies."
Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Cask and new expression, Kavalan Lán, were jointly named "Best of the Best Single Malt" after a rigorous double selection procedure.
Judges found PX Sherry to have a " ", while Lán was described as " " creating a " .
King Car Group Chairman Mr. YT Lee said Japan was one of the world's most refined whisky markets.
" Japan is where connoisseurs appreciate complexity, depth, and character. To win the first ever tied 'Best of the Best' in Tokyo is an extraordinary honour. We are thrilled to have our craftsmanship recognised on such a grand stage."
The name LÁN carries deep meaning. It stands for "Kavalan", pays homage to our home "Yilan" and represents the orchid "lán" in Mandarin, symbolizing Taiwan's reputation as the "Kingdom of Orchids."
This is the first Kavalan whisky named after our home region, with packaging featuring expressive calligraphy and delicate orchid motifs, reflecting a distinctly Asian aesthetic.
orchid, rose, jasmine, peony, orange blossom, butter, vanilla, chocolate, and sandalwood.
floral-fruity freshness, butter, cocoa, and spiced oak, finishing like a fine eau de parfum.
PX (Pedro Ximénez), the sweet dessert sherry, is often referred to as the "King of Sherries,". Kavalan Solist PX is a rich, warming whisky, brimming with juicy raisins and honeyed syrup. In blind tastings, its surprising maturity has judges mistaking it for a 20 or 30-year-old dram.
This is the second time Solist PX has been awarded "Best of the Best," following its 2023 win.
rich raisins, fig jam, toffee sweetness, and a touch of dark chocolate.
silky and full-bodied, with honeyed dates, cocoa, nutmeg spice, and a lingering sherry warmth.
The Solist series takes its name from the idea of a soloist performing in Kavalan's warehouse. Each cask is bottled at single cask strength without colouring or chill-filtration.
Kavalan also set a new record of 7 superior gold and 11 gold medals in the contest this year.
Kavalan continues to break boundaries and redefine what world-class whisky can be, crafted on the small island of Taiwan , but celebrated across continents.
The TWSC is one of Asia's largest competitions and the only one in Japan . Building on the relationships of the more than two decades since the establishment of the Japan Whisky Research Centre, TWSC can draw from hundreds of judges from across Japan of bartenders, manufacturers, importers, and more, as well as Whisky Connoisseur certification holders. In the 2025 competition, approximately 30 countries participated, with a total of 639 spirit entries submitted. In the first round, 213 judges participated and in the second round, 41.
Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Taiwan since 2005. Our whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat, sources the crystal meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain breezes. These conditions combine to create Kavalan's signature creaminess. Taking Yilan County's old name, our distillery is backed by more than 45 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected 900 gold or higher awards from the industry's most competitive contests.
Contact:
Kaitlyn Tsai
kaitlyn@kingcar.com.tw
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