Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky has been named Best of the Best Single Malt at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026, the competition's highest honour. The achievement marks Kavalan's seventh world championship title at TWSC, including four consecutive Best of the Best honours.
"We are honoured to receive the TWSC Best of the Best award again. We are especially delighted that our Solist Oloroso Sherry Cask, one of Kavalan's most iconic expressions in Asia, has earned this recognition," said YT Lee, Chairman of King Car Group. "We thank TWSC, our supporters in Japan, and our dedicated team for helping bring Taiwanese whisky to the world."
Kavalan Distillery was also named Best Asian Distillery of the Year, recognising the distillery's excellence. In addition, Kavalan Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Finish Single Malt Whisky was inducted into the TWSC Hall of Fame after receiving Gold recognition for three consecutive years. In the final Top 10 ranking, six places were taken by Kavalan, including first and second place, alongside two Scotch whiskies and two Japanese whiskies. The judging panel recognised Kavalan's uncompromising production philosophy, highlighting its commitment to quality.
The latest honours follow Kavalan's strongest-ever performance in the TWSC 2026 judging, announced in May, when the distillery received a record seven Superior Gold and 15 Gold medals across a broad range of cask styles, including sherry, Madeira, wine, peated and cask-finished expressions.
