Golden Blue Reports 169% Increase in Sales of Taiwanese Whiskey 'Kavalan'

Golden Blue International announced on the 25th that the domestic sales volume of Kavalan, a Taiwanese single malt whiskey, increased by approximately 169% compared to 2021.

Kavalan is a single malt whiskey produced at the Kavalan distillery, Taiwan's first whiskey distillery established by the King Car Group in 2006. Since 2017, Golden Blue International has been importing and distributing it.

Golden Blue explained that the uniqueness, which cannot be found in other whiskeys, is the factor driving the increase in Kavalan's sales. The hot and humid climate conditions of Taiwan influence the aging process, resulting in distinctive and unique flavors. Additionally, having a diverse product lineup compared to other single malt whiskeys is also an advantage. Kavalan offers products aged in various casks such as sherry casks, brandy, ex-bourbon, port, and vinobarrique, allowing consumers to experience differentiated tastes and aromas.

Kavalan's duty-free sales also increased compared to the previous year. Golden Blue International has been focusing on expanding distribution channels by placing Kavalan in duty-free shops starting with Incheon International Airport duty-free in 2020, followed by Jeju Jungmun Complex downtown duty-free shops, and again at Incheon International Airport duty-free shops. Despite the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic restricting overseas travel, Kavalan's duty-free sales volume last year rose by approximately 115% compared to the same period the previous year.

Kim Dong-wook, CEO of Golden Blue International, said, "The annually increasing sales volume of Kavalan is the result of its excellent quality and aggressive marketing combined in the fiercely competitive whiskey market."

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