Angus Dundee Whisky Distillery Opens in China
Another popular whisky distillery has joined the China bandwagon that has seen whisky giants such as Pernod Ricard, open distilleries, Angus Dundee Distillers is constructing a new whisky distillery and a visitor experience center in Ghan’un, China. Diageo and Camus already hold constructions in China.
As part of its expansion plan, Angus Dundee Distillers, which owns Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries in Scotland, is planning to build a new malt whisky distillery near Thousand Island Lake. The construction work is said to be underway on a 25-acre lot acquired by the distillery.
Angus Dundee Whisky Distillery Opens in China
In addition, there are plans to build the ‘world’s largest’ cave whisky maturation cellar. Angus Dundee says the stable temperatures and humidity inside the cave are ideal for maturing whisky.
Brian Megson, director of Angus Dundee Distillers, said: “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. We are combining our notable Western heritage in producing the finest Scottish Single Malts with Eastern traditions in a location of exceptional natural beauty and resources.
“We want to create one of the leading distilleries in Asia, combining world-class whisky production with an outstanding visitor experience.”
Designed to stay true to Jiangnan and Huizhou’s architectural style, the distillery will use water from the Nongfu Spring to create its whisky and the site will make full use of its surroundings.
The distillery has been on a buying spree lately. Earlier this year, the company bought legendary musician Bob Dylan’s Scottish estate.
In 2000, Angus Dundee purchased the Tomintoul distillery, enabling it to access single malt stocks. Within three years, it acquired Glencadam Distillery, positioning itself as a global player in the whisky industry. The move also added over 70 years of experience to the distillery.