King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery
Place Category: Distilleries
Kavalan distillery is the first and only Taiwanese whisky distillery. It is owned by the King Car Group, and is located at Yuanshan , a rural township in the western part of Yilan County, Taiwan. The distillers import the barley from Europe, and the copper pot stills were built to order in Scotland. In 2015, Kavalan’s Vinho Barrique expression was named the world’s best single malt whiskey by World Whiskies Awards.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
