Taoyuan Distillery Introduction
As you walk along Culture Road, it is hard to miss the giant sake bottle model that catches your eye; here is the Taoyuan Distillery (renamed from Linkou Distillery in 2014), the largest sake producer in northern Taiwan. After merging with Taipei Distillery, Banqiao Distillery, and Shulin Distillery, it is now the most modern sake factory with the latest equipment. The park beside the distillery features sake jar installation art, and the entrance path is surrounded by grapevines and lush greenery, creating a leisurely atmosphere for wine tasting. The Taoyuan Distillery is the first modernized factory in Taiwan and the only one that produces Japanese sake, offering a detailed introduction to the long history of brewing and showcasing the distillery's most representative product - "Yuchuan Sake." From the selection of rice to soaking, and the fermentation process, everything is presented with small models. The elegant aroma of the sake lees is enticing, hinting at the delightful flavor of the finished sake. On-site sake tasting is available, with a smooth texture that is unforgettable. The "Sake Bank" in the distillery, commonly known as the wine cellar, features a delicately designed Chinese-style indoor space that creates an enjoyable atmosphere for tasting and brewing. Each jar of daughter red and top scholar red symbolizes wishes for children, filling the room with fragrance and allowing one to be completely immersed in the aroma of the years. The distillery offers DIY experience courses specifically for groups, with the most popular being the production of salt koji and sake lees handmade soap. The process is simple and enjoyable for both children and adults, and the natural skincare benefits are particularly loved by female customers. Additionally, there are workshops on creating salt koji, which has gained popularity in Japan in recent years, and creative cocktails that stimulate the taste buds with rich flavors. Visiting the distillery not only provides excellent sake gift boxes as outstanding souvenirs, but travelers who are not accustomed to wine tasting can also purchase sake-related products, such as the "sake lees mask," which contains a "budget version of SK-II," the highly sought-after "red yeast rice health crackers," and the exquisitely flavored "Shaoxing sausage," ensuring that no one leaves the distillery empty-handed.
