Distillery Profile

Nantou/Omar

Nantou County · Taiwan · Founded 2008 · Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation

Taiwan's second whisky distillery, operated by the state-owned TTL. Produces the Omar range of single malts finished in lychee liqueur, plum liqueur, and bourbon casks. Located in central Taiwan at higher elevation than Kavalan, giving slightly slower maturation. Won multiple awards at IWSC and ISC.

Production

How it's made

Founded
2008
Owner
Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
Status
Active
Water Source
Central Mountain Range spring water
Stills
4
Production Capacity
1,000,000 LPA

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