Pingtung Distillery Introduction
The Pingtung Distillery, originally established in Pingtung City, was relocated to its current site in the Neipu Industrial Park in 1988. The distillery's history can be traced back to 1898 during the Japanese occupation when the "Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau" was established, marking the formation of Taiwan's tobacco and alcohol monopoly system. After experiencing various mergers and changes over the years, it became an independent distillery named Pingtung Distillery in 1946. Specializing in rice wine production, it is the distillery with the highest rice wine output among the tobacco and alcohol production units. Notably, the distillery developed "Dawu Chun," crafted using selected raw materials and water, and employing liquid fermentation methods. It received the Gold Quality Award from the International Wine and Spirits Competition for three consecutive years (from 1998 to 2000). As a distillery known for its high-quality products, Pingtung Distillery has gradually transformed into a tourist distillery under government promotion of industrial tourism, showcasing a new appearance both inside and out. Starting from Ahou Square, the square is lush and fragrant with flowers, resembling a small park, with landscape designs cleverly made from wine jars as the focal point. In the exhibition and sales building, there is a unique welcoming wall made entirely of stacked wine jars, with a few painted jars hidden within, adding a delightful surprise to the design. The exhibition center features several visitor areas, including a display area for award-winning products from the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation and a product sales area mainly selling alcoholic beverages and related processed products. Additionally, there is an arts exhibition area that frequently showcases various pottery and photography works. Moreover, there is a rice wine exhibition hall that allows visitors to learn about the rice wine production process and practical information on various rice wine cooking methods.
