Imported by San Francisco’s Hotaling & Co., Taiwan’s acclaimed single malt whisky producer, Kavalan Whisky, announced the nationwide release of Kavalan LÁN Single Malt Whisky (43% ABV; 750ml; $79.99 SRP), arriving May 1, 2026, in key markets nationwide. Created from a vatting of port, ex-bourbon, and S.T.R. Vinho wine casks (Shaving, Toasting, Recharring),the new expression reflects a dessert-like flavor profile while the bottle showcases Taiwan’s revered orchids.

LÁN was created as a tribute to Yilan, the birthplace of Kavalan, and to the orchid, lán hua in Mandarin, a symbol closely associated with Taiwan. The expression celebrates both the natural beauty and refined artistry that define its origin. 

Its name, also symbolizing the Chinese character for ‘orchid’ beautifully reflects the island’s revered standing as the Kingdom of Orchids. Illustrated on the bottle is the elegant Chinese calligraphy of ‘LÁN’ as the key visual, complemented by King Car Honey Peach orchid, an award-winning exclusive breed from the Orchid Farm owned by King Car, the same parent company as Kavalan. The packaging, which also features a rose-gold logo, symbolizes Kavalan’s founding spirit of innovation, deepening the whisky’s connection to its homeland.

“Our partnership with Kavalan has always centered around thoughtful additions to the portfolio,” Hotaling & Co. CMO Brian Radics said in a news release. “LÁN adds a unique dimension highlighting all the key components that make Kavalan and Taiwan so special, which our American whisky drinkers always appreciate.”

“LÁN is a celebration of Yilan and the beauty of Taiwan’s orchids,” Senior Blender Zerose Yang added. “By marrying the richness of the bourbon barrels, the floral elegance of the port casks, and the caramelized sweetness from Vinho wine casks, we create a whisky that is both layered and harmonious. Each sip reveals floral, fruity, and dessert-like notes, delivering a light, elegant and memorable expression that honors its homeland.”

Located in Yilan County, Kavalan was the first non-government-owned distillery in Taiwan when it first opened in 2005; it has since achieved some of the industry’s highest honors, including IWSC’s “Distillery of the Year,” “Spirits Producer of the Year” and World Whiskies Awards “World’s Best Single Malt.” For more information on Kavalan or distribution, visit hotalingandco.com and www.kavalanwhisky.com. Kavalan LÁN Single Malt Whisky will be available in select markets and at Hotaling & Co.’s Bottle Shop.

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About Kavalan Distillery 

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 about 40 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected more than 600 gold awards or higher from the industry’s most competitive contests. Visit www.kavalanwhisky.com.