Distilleries sitting pretty in Scotland better watch their back, since they might have competition from the East. Kavalan, a premium whiskey brand from Taiwan, has bagged the 2014 Malt Maniacs Awards among many others. The whiskey brand exports 40% of its production to markets across the world with France as its biggest market. Expecting 50% growth in exports this year, Kavalan is set to share bar cabinet space with our Glenlivets and Macallans.