Kavalan Whisky Appoints Marussia Beverages UK as sole UK Distributor

The brand enters a new phase of focused growth as heritage meets precision distribution.

Kavalan 15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky, the distillery’s inaugural age statement and flagship expression, marking a new chapter in the UK with Marussia Beverages.

February 2026 – World-renowned Taiwanese distillery Kavalan Whisky has appointed Marussia Beverages  UK as its new UK distributor, effective March 2026, marking a strategic new chapter in the brand’s  development within the market. 

The partnership signals a maturation of Kavalan’s UK presence, building on the distillery’s global  reputation for precision, innovation and award-winning single malts. The move enables Kavalan to  access a broader, nationwide distribution network while benefiting from deeper, long-term brand building expertise within the UK trade. 

The brand chose Marussia Beverages UK to support its ambition to build stronger advocacy in the  market, partnering with a distributor recognised for its considered approach to developing premium,  artisanal spirits brands across specialist retail, on-trade and e-commerce channels. 

Central to this new chapter will be a renewed focus on Kavalan 15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky, the  distillery’s first-ever age statement release, now positioned as the flagship expression of this next phase  under Marussia’s stewardship.

Originally released in 2025, the 15 YO represents a milestone in Kavalan’s evolution, showcasing the  depth, complexity and long-term vision of Taiwanese whisky-making.

Commenting on the appointment, Trevenon Weeks, Managing Director at Marussia Beverages UK, said: 

“We are absolutely thrilled to officially bring the award-winning house of Kavalan back to the UK. 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.” 

Throughout 2026, Marussia will support Kavalan’s focused growth through targeted trade  communications, premium media engagement and visibility at key industry events, including Whisky  Live and The Whisky Show, while laying the foundations for deeper educational initiatives. 

King Car Chairman Mr. YT Lee said family-owned Marussia Beverages is one of the UK’s most respected  artisanal spirits specialists and will oversee nationwide distribution across On-Trade, Off-Trade, specialist  retail, e-commerce and grocery channels.  

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

Looking ahead, Marussia and Kavalan are also exploring immersive distillery experiences for key UK  partners from 2027, reinforcing the brand’s long-term commitment to education, terroir and meaningful  trade relationships.

Kavalan 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 

UK Launch: 9 March 2026 

ABV: 43% 

Bottle size: 70cl 

RRP: £149