Kavalan appoints Marussia Beverages as sole UK distributor

17 March, 2026

Taiwan’s Kavalan whisky has announced the appointment of Marussia Beverages UK as its sole UK distributor.

The partnership arrives with the centring of the brand’s inaugural age statement expression as its flagship expression.

“This is a bold new partnership for us and is designed to firmly establish Kavalan as the leading luxury single malt from a world whisky region,” said YT Lee, chairman of King Car Group, which owns Kavalan.

“Central to this new era will be a focus on Kavalan’s 15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky, our first-ever age statement release, as our flagship expression.”

Kavalan has consistently received accolades on the international stage, including being crowned Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge for six consecutive years between 2020 and 2026.

“We are absolutely thrilled to officially bring the award-winning house of Kavalan back to the UK, said Marussia Beverages UK managing director Trevenon Weeks.

 To represent a distillery that has so decisively claimed the world stage, securing multiple World’s Best titles, is a genuine honour.

“Our entire strategy is built to match their ambition, reintroducing these exceptional single malts with the focus and premium stature they deserve. The UK’s discerning drinkers are in for a revelation.”

Kavalan 15 Year Old is available now in the UK with an rrp of £149.





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