June 23, 2021
SOW S2 EP47 Kavalan: World-Class Whiskies from Taiwanese Spirits
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Kaitlyn Tsai, Global PR Officer at Taiwan's Kavalan Distillery, recognized by the spirits press as maker of multiple best-in-class whiskies, including the celebrated Vinho Barrique. Listen and learn how Kaitlyn went from a successful career in film production to representing Taiwanese whisky before a global audience, in the process being named Icons of Whisky's 2021 "World Whisky Brand Ambassador." Then hear Chef Louise Leonard wax delicious over pairing Kavalan Classic with Pork Belly Bao—a match made in culinary heaven!
Kaitlyn Tsai, is the winner of the 2021 Icons of Whisky World Whisky －Brand Ambassador of the Year award. She also holds a communication degree from one of Taiwan's most prestigious universities. She brings to her passion for whisky some high-level film industry experience, having worked closely with one of Taiwan's most revered documentary directors, the late Po-lin Chi, on his masterpiece series: "Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above." In this episode we will taste though three of Kavalan's expressions including the award winning Vinho Barrique. To listen to this episode, visit EatsDrinksTV.
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