New partnership to broaden the reach of Taiwan's award-winning single malt across Australia

TAIPEI, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kavalan, Taiwan's globally celebrated single malt whisky distillery, has appointed Cerbaco Distribution to expand its presence across Australia.

Cerbaco, a family-owned premium spirits specialist with four decades of experience, will lead national distribution and bring Kavalan to more Australian retailers, bars and whisky drinkers.

King Car Chairman Mr. YT Lee said: "This is an exciting new partnership for Kavalan in a sophisticated whisky market that increasingly values quality, provenance and discovery. Cerbaco's deep expertise in premium aged spirits and commitment to education make it an ideal partner to take our story to more Australian whisky drinkers."

Cerbaco General Manager Max Lennox said: "Kavalan is one of the most decorated distilleries in the world, and it still surprises Australian whisky drinkers when they discover where it comes from. That is the opportunity. Our job is to put it in front of the retailers and drinkers who set the direction of this market, and let the whisky do the rest. Taiwan has been making whisky at this level for over twenty years, and Australia has largely missed it. Partnering with Kavalan to change that is a genuine privilege."

Taiwan's subtropical climate shapes Kavalan's fruit-forward character, while its use of different casks brings variety to the range. Kavalan is particularly known for its sherry cask whiskies, with notes of dried fruit, chocolate and spice. LÁN Single Malt Whisky shows another side of the distillery. Matured in ex-bourbon, ruby port and STR vinho casks, it combines floral and fruit notes with vanilla and caramel sweetness. Through Cerbaco's nationwide network, Australian drinkers will have more opportunities to explore these different expressions.

Founded in 1985, Cerbaco represents more than 1,500 spirits and has a sales network covering every Australian state and territory. Cerbaco represents some of the world's finest spirits across every major category, from Armagnac to Cognac, whisky, tequila and vodka, liqueurs and aperitifs, calvados and much more.

For information on Kavalan's availability in Australia or trade enquiries, please contact Cerbaco Distribution:

Website: https://www.cerbaco.com.au/

Commercial Manager: Josie Petrolo (Josie@cerbaco.com.au)

Media Contact: Wendy Wang (wendywa@kingcar.com.tw)

About Kavalan Whisky

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 more than 45 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected 1,000 gold or higher awards from the industry's most competitive contests.