Premium YUSHAN whisky products, crafted by Nantou Distillery in Taiwan, have recently achieved remarkable success in the prestigious 2024 USA Spirits Ratings and New York World Spirits Competition (NYWSC), winning 3 Gold and 1 Double Gold, 1 Gold and 1 Silver Medals respectively. This highlights the exceptional quality and international competitiveness of locally produced Taiwanese whisky.

 

Situated in Taiwan's only landlocked county, Nantou Distillery boasts a unique natural environment that is ideally suited for whisky maturation. In targeting overseas markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, by adopting "YUSHAN", the name of Taiwan's highest peak, as its brand name to enhance and promote the image of high-quality Taiwanese whisky in the international mainstream market. Since beginning its whisky production in 2008, Nantou Distillery has integrated traditional Scottish whisky-making techniques with Taiwan's unique terroir and the distillery's brewing expertise. Through innovation and experimentation, Nantou Distillery has created whiskies that embody distinct Taiwanese characters.

 

In addition to winning Double Gold Medal at NYWSC, the brand was invited to participate in the TOP SHELF event hosted by the competition organizer. During the event, Yushan Whisky received numerous inquiries and significant attention, with enthusiastic crowds and positive feedback about the products. Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation is honored to share this exciting news and looks forward to introducing Yushan Whisky, a world-class spirit to various international markets in the future.

Here are the result expressions and product tasting notes:

Yushan Single Malt Whisky (Bourbon Cask):

• USA Spirits Ratings - Gold Medal
• NYWSC - Double Gold Medal
• Matured for a minimum of four years in American Bourbon casks and is non-chill filtered to preserve its rich aromas and flavors. Crafted without the addition of caramel coloring and batch-blended by master blender, this expression offers sweet malty and elegant floral notes, complemented by tropical fruit scents of pineapple and mango.

Yushan Single Malt Whisky (Sherry Cask):

• USA Spirits Ratings - Gold Medal, Best Spirit of the Year (By Country Category)
• NYWSC - Silver Medal
• Matured for a minimum of four years in Spanish Sherry casks and is non-chill filtered to preserve its rich aromas and flavors. Crafted without the addition of caramel coloring and batch-blended by master blender, this expression offers a creamy longan honey aroma infused with notes of mango, banana, grape, plum and citrus.

Yushan Blended Malt Whisky:

• USA Spirits Ratings - Gold Medal, Blended Whiskey of the Year
• NYWSC - Gold Medal
• This harmonious blend is crafted using Nantou Distillery's single malt whisky as the base, combined with imported Scottish malt whisky. A fusion of Taiwan's vibrant spirit and Scotland's traditional whisky-making, this expression delivers a full-bodied, smooth and gentle palate. Featuring delicate fruit and dried fruit aromas, balanced with elegant oak notes.