Yilan Distillery (Jiazi Lanjiu Cultural Museum) Introduction
Yilan Distillery was established in 1909, and in its early days, Yilan was also known as Jiazi Lan, Gamalan, and Hualan. Therefore, when the distillery opened its museum for tourism in 1998, it was named Jiazi Lan. Yilan Distillery is currently the oldest distillery in Taiwan, with its main product being Red Glutinous Rice Wine. This wine has won a silver medal at international competitions and is considered highly nutritious. The primary ingredient of Red Glutinous Rice Wine is red yeast rice, which can be found in various local delicacies and products within the museum, such as red yeast sausage, red yeast rice cake, red yeast vinegar, red fermented bean paste, Red Glutinous Rice Black Date, and Red Glutinous Rice Longan Rice Cake Ice Pops, showcasing the local characteristics of Yilan. The museum, transformed from an old warehouse, features weathered walls filled with a strong historical atmosphere, along with a unique waterfall wall made of traditional wine jars. Here, you can not only smell the aroma of wine and taste delicious food but also visit the Wine Museum, Red Yeast Museum, Wine Bank, and Red Glutinous Rice Gallery. If you apply for a guided tour, you can also visit the wine cellar and other winemaking and storage facilities to learn about the entire process of wine production. After visiting Yilan Distillery, you can also stroll around nearby attractions such as the Yilan Memorial Hall and the Literature Museum, spending a fulfilling day immersed in cultural experiences.
