From Taipei: Yilan Spirits Tour with Tastings｜Taiwan

Prepare your palate for a full-day immersion into Taiwan’s thriving alcohol culture. Go behind the scenes of three distinct producers, offering a rare chance to compare the brewing, distilling, and fermenting processes side-by-side.

Start with a guided walkthrough of the production floor at Kavalan Distillery to see the massive copper stills and learn about the unique "subtropical aging" technique. Sample award-winning single malts known for their creamy mouthfeel and tropical fruit notes (mango, green apple, cherry) driven by Yilan’s pure water.

Next, visit Jim & Dad’s Brewing Company. Visit the fermentation tanks and learn how hops are paired with local Taiwanese agriculture. Enjoy a flight of fresh craft beers. Expect surprises like the citrusy kick of Yilan Kumquats or the herbal spice of indigenous mountain peppers, balanced with classic IPA or Stout styles.

Finally, head to a scenic local winery (e.g., Cang Jiu Winery). Take a nature walk through the winery’s eco-park to understand how the environment influences fermentation. Enjoy a seated tasting of Taiwan-produced red wines and fruit liqueurs, paired with the serene atmosphere of the Yilan mountains.