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SCOTCH PRODUCER TO BUILD DISTILLERY IN CHINA WITH WORLD’S BIGGEST CAVE CELLAR
By Tony Zhu
28-12-2023
Source: Angus Dundee Distillers
Angus Dundee Distillers of Scotland, owner of Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries, has announced its plan to build a malt whisky distillery with the world’s largest cave whisky maturation cellar in Chunan county in the coastal Zhejiang province of China.
The project marks a significant expansion for the distillery, strengthening its foothold in the Chinese whisky market which has recently seen the launch of a locally made whisky by global drinks giant Pernod Ricard.
Spanning over 20 acres, the site is located in the popular tourist destination of the Thousand Island Lake and the distillery will source it’s water from the nearby Nongfu Spring.
Source: Angus Dundee Distillers
Angus Dundee Distillers is planning to build the world’s largest cave whisky maturation cellar within a mountain close to the distillery, which will be opened to the public as part of the visitor experience.
Construction of the distillery is now underway, the design will embrace the aesthetics of the local architectural style. The project will combine western heritage of Scotch single malts production with eastern traditions in a location of exceptional natural beauty.
“This investment is a major milestone for Angus Dundee Distillers and builds on our existing presence in China, a whisky market which we regard as one of the most important for the future,” said Brian Megson, director of Angus Dundee Distillers.
“We want to create one of the leading distilleries in Asia, combining world-class whisky production with an outstanding visitor experience,” he added.
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