TAIPEI, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kavalan has awarded the global "Bartender of the Year" award at the prestigious Icons of Whiskey's Awards 2023 to James Lin of Kavalan Whiskey Bar.

Taiwan's premier distillery also garnered Distiller of the Year and Bar of the Year - Special Mention in the "Rest of the World" category.

Kavalan also retained his crown for "Taiwan's Best Single Cask Single Malt" and "Taiwan's Best Single Malt" for the third year in a row, this time for Kavalan Solist Port and Kavalan King Car Conductor.

About James Lin

Lin obtained his apprenticeship under Hidetsugu Ueno (founder of Bar High Five), Nick Wu (founder of Bar Mood Taipei) and bar leader Tony Lin (Testing Room by Draft Land R

About Kavalan Whiskey Bar

Opened in 2019, Kavalan Whiskey Bar is located in downtown Taipei and is designed as a speakeasy to offer a multi-sensory experience that tells the story of Kavalan. The bar serves a full range of Kavalan expressions, limited editions, as well as classic and specialty cocktails made exclusively with Kavalan whiskey and gin.

About Kavalan Distillery

Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whiskey in Taiwan since 2005. Aged in conditions of intense humidity and heat, our whiskey is fed from snowy mountain meltwater and enhanced by sea ​​and mountain breezes. All of this combines to create Kavalan's signature creaminess. Taking its ancient name from Yilan County, our distillery is backed by some 40 years of brewing under parent company King Car Group. We have earned more than 700 gold or higher awards in the most competitive contests in the industry. Visit www.kavalanwhisky.com

Media contact:

Kaitlyn Tsaikaitlyn@kingcar.com.tw

Britney Chenbritneychen@kingcar.com.tw

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