KAVALAN MIZUNARA OAK Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky x KOMATSU TAKAHIDE

When Mizunara oak casks encounter dancing butterflies, they create a captivating story that celebrates Kavalan, art, and local culture.

Taiwan is home to one of the world's richest and most diverse butterfly ecosystems. Butterflies migrating between Taiwan and Japan carry with them the memories and stories of two lands.Through TAKAHIDE KOMATSU's vivid and delicate brushstrokes, which capture the many forms of nature, a profound dialogue between art and nature unfolds. It is also a poetic journey where Taiwanese culture meets and blends with Japanese Mizunara oak.

A Profound Dialogue Between
Kavalan and Mizunara Oak

Mizunara oak trees grow in the high-altitude forests of Japan. Only trees that are over a century old are suitable for cooperage. Its fine grain makes the wood exceptionally difficult to work with. Its fine grain makes the wood exceptionally difficult to work with. Its distinctive Eastern character has made Mizunara oak one of the most sought-after cask types in the whisky industry. By maturing Kavalan's fruity new make spirit in Mizunara oak casks, layers of sandalwood, coconut, and delicate spice are developed, creating remarkable depth while preserving the elegance of every drop.

Kavalan Mizunara Oak
Single Cask Strength Whisky

Rich vanilla intertwined with coconut notes, evolving into delicate sandalwood aromas. Charming floral tones mingle with ripe tropical fruits, while honey, cinnamon, and gentle spices weave together, complemented by the distinctive character of oriental oak, creating a beautifully layered profile.

Kavalan Peated Malt Mizunara Oak
Single Cask Strength Whisky

Complex peat meets subtle sandalwood, highlighting the lively character of peated malt while building a deep and layered aromatic profile. Fresh vanilla and longan notes weave through the bouquet, followed by waves of sweet tropical fruits and delicate caramel tones, beautifully expressing the charm of subtropical maturation.

TAKAHIDE KOMATSU

TAKAHIDE KOMATSU, born in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, incorporates the traditional “Rinpa” painting style into modern acrylic painting techniques to create timeless art style by combining classic aesthetics with modern visual language. Mr. KOMATSU focuses on the changing mountain landscapes and wildlife habitats of his hometown as the central theme of his work. Butterflies are among the defining themes of his work."Numerous Alien Butterfly Species"is part of the collection of the Museum of Nature and Culture under the Convention on Biological Diversity.This recognition reflects the international acclaim his work has received.

Magellan Birdwing

- Endemic species to Taiwan -

Its hindwings resemble a flowing skirt, adorned with vivid patterns. The female is decorated by broad black bands across yellow patches, while the male may reflect a pearl-like iridescent sheen under sunlight.The valleys and coastal forests of Lanyu (Orchid Island) in Taitung are its primary habitats. In Taiwan, this subspecies is listed as a Category I Protected Species – Endangered Wildlife.

Great Nawab

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

Recognized by its striking black markings and elegant twin tails resembling the tails of a formal coat, this butterfly is a swift flyer. It inhabits mid- to low-elevation mountain regions of Taiwan, where it can often be seen darting through forests from spring to autumn.

Taiwan Broad-tailed Swallowtail

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

One of Taiwan’s most beautiful and precious butterflies, and a highly symbolic species. Its broad swallowtail wingtails are traversed by two prominent veins and decorated with crescent-shaped red markings.It is most easily observed by the sides of mountain streams in early summer. Taipingshan in Yilan is one of the best-known viewing sites. In Taiwan, it is classified as a Category I Protected Species – Endangered Wildlife.

Red-based Jezebel

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

This butterfly features vivid and eye-catching patterns and moves with a slow, graceful flight, and it frequents flowers for nectar. It inhabits areas ranging from lowlands to mid-elevation mountains across Taiwan and can be seen throughout the year.

Great Purple Emperor

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

A robust species within the Brush-footed butterfly family. Its common name is derived from the striking blue-purple metallic patch at the center of the wings of the male.It inhabits low- to mid-elevation mountains and on the wing only one generation per year. Due to commercial collecting in the 1980s and habitat loss caused by urbanization, it is now listed in Taiwan as a Category I Protected Species – Endangered Wildlife.

Chestnut Tiger

- Migratory Butterfly Species of Taiwan and Japan -

This danaid butterfly possesses black forewings and brown hindwings marked with pale bluish semi-transparent streaks. It glides gracefully through evergreen broadleaf forests and coastal forests.Migratory in nature, it travels northwards in spring and southwards in autumn, following air currents and monsoon winds across long distances between Taiwan and Japan.

Aurora Swallowtail

- Endemic species to Taiwan -

A high-mountain swallowtail endemic to Taiwan, well known internationally. The female’s hindwings display a soft reddish tone, while the male appears in a glossy bluish-black.It is a resident of mid-elevation regions of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range, and listed as a Category III Protected Species – Other Protected Wildlife.

Orange Oakleaf

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

When its wings are closed, the underside resembles a dry leaf, giving the species its name. In reality, it is a brilliantly colored butterfly and a classic example of biological camouflage. It inhabits low- to mid-elevation areas across Taiwan, with records also from Turtle Island and Lanyu.

Golden Birdwing

- Endemic species to Taiwan -

Its hindwings exhibits brilliant golden yellow. This species is mainly distributed in low-elevation mountainous areas of central and southern Taiwan, with Kenting National Park serving as a key habitat. One of Taiwan’s largest native butterflies, it is listed as a Category III Protected Species – Other Protected Wildlife.

Great Orange Tip

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

Named for the orange-red patch at the tip of the forewing, it inhabits low- to mid-elevation regions across Taiwan, with records also from Turtle Island, Lanyu, and Penghu. As a swift flyer, it is the largest pierid butterfly found in Taiwan.

Paper Kite Butterfly

- Famous butterfly species in Okinawa -

The wings are white with broken black band-like markings, and the wingspan can exceed 10 cm. It occurs in low-elevation areas in southern and northeastern Taiwan, often gliding slowly through evergreen forests and coastal forests. Records also exist from Turtle Island and Lanyu. This species is also well known in Okinawa, Japan.

Old World Swallowtail

- Endemic subspecies to Taiwan -

With its bright yellow ground color and tailed hindwings, this butterfly species represents a common swallowtail in Japan. Taiwan represents the southernmost limit of its distribution and hosts a distinct subspecies.Historically found in mid-elevation mountains of central Taiwan, it has not been observed since the 1999 Jiji (921) Earthquake, whose epicenter lay near its habitat. Its disappearance serves as a serious warning signal for ecological conservation.

Kavalan Mizunara Oak Single Cask Strength Whisky．Hand-Painted Collection Twin Set

Kavalan Mizunara Oak Single Cask Strength Single Malt WhiskyHand-Painted Collection Twin Set

Designed by the artist, TAKAHIDE KOMATSU. Each wine label is drawn with delicate strokes and is with unique signature in person. A rare collector's edition with exceptional collectible value.Each bottle label is individually hand-painted and personally signed by the artist.

Content: One bottle of Kavalan Mizunara Oak (700ml) and
one bottle of Kavalan Peated Malt Mizunara Oak (700ml)

The design of the wood case is inspired by the fluttering grace of butterflies, The dancing butterflies is picturesque and poetic. The wood case is with perfect mirror-gloss piano finish. The dark amber color shows the richness and mellowness of Mizunara oak casks and highlights the precious collection of hand-made bottle label.

Kavalan Mizunara Oak Single Cask Strength Whisky．Classic Collection Single Bottle Edition

Kavalan Mizunara Oak Single Cask Strength Single Malt WhiskyClassic Collection Single Bottle Edition

Designed by the artist, TAKAHIDE KOMATSU. The butterfly painting is drawn by Mr. KOMATSU and is vividly printed on the elegant satin gold wine label.

Content: One bottle of Kavalan Mizunara Oak or one bottle of
Kavalan Peated Malt Mizunara Oak

Wood case with premium spray-painted sliding cover.The pattern on the butterfly is translated into openwork curving, like butterflies dancing on the case.It creates the feeling of dancing with fluttering wings and is with high collectible value.