Named after Taiwan’s highest mountain, Yushan reflects the rise of Taiwanese whisky on the global stage. Produced at Nantou Distillery in central Taiwan, these whiskies combine traditional whisky production with the island’s natural advantages. Made from imported Scottish malt and fresh spring water from Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range, the distillery’s climate allows whisky to mature quickly while developing rich fruit-forward character.

This tasting box highlights three expressions that showcase the distillery’s approach to blending and cask maturation.

Yushan Blended Malt Whisky is crafted from 100 percent malted barley and aged in both bourbon and sherry casks for more than three years. The result is a smooth whisky with floral aromas, honeyed sweetness, and creamy vanilla balanced by citrus and gentle spice.

Yushan Single Malt Whisky Bourbon Cask is matured primarily in first-fill bourbon barrels for more than four years. This aging brings classic whisky notes of vanilla, honey, malt, and soft florals along with tropical fruit character that reflects Taiwan’s warm climate.

Yushan Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask offers a richer profile shaped by maturation in Oloroso sherry casks. It delivers layered aromas of dried fruit, nuts, and dark chocolate, followed by flavors of caramel, cocoa, and fruit with a long, complex finish.

Together these three whiskies reveal the balance of tradition and innovation that defines modern Taiwanese whisky.
 

SMARTASS CORNER

1. Yushan whisky is produced at Nantou Distillery in central Taiwan.
2. The brand is named after Yushan, the highest mountain in Taiwan.
3. Taiwan’s warm climate allows whisky to mature faster than in many traditional whisky regions.
4. Yushan whiskies are made using imported Scottish malt and spring water from Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range.
5. Yushan Blended Malt Whisky won Blended Whisky of the Year at the 2024 USA Spirits Ratings.
6. Yushan Single Malt Whisky Bourbon Cask received Double Gold at the 2024 New York World Spirits Competition.
7. Yushan Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask was named Best Spirit of the Year by Country at the 2024 USA Spirits Ratings.
8. Yushan whiskies are typically non‑chill filtered and contain no added caramel coloring.
9. Taiwan’s tropical climate contributes to the fruit-forward aromas often found in Taiwanese whisky.