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Credit: Kavalan Kavalan Distillery , Taiwan’s pioneering whisky maker, is launching its first-ever age-statement expression in 2025. The limited edition 15 year old single malt commemorates a historic milestone in Asian whisky production. Kavalan 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 2025 Edition The Kavalan 15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky 2025 Edition marks a significant evolution for the award-winning distillery.
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