Puli Distillery Introduction
Puli Distillery is a historic and representative distillery in Taiwan, established in 1917 (the 6th year of the Taisho era during Japanese rule) by local gentry in Puli, who founded the "Puli Distilling Co., Ltd." Utilizing Puli's unique water quality, climate, and environment, it began producing sake, rice wine, and glutinous rice wine, becoming an important brewing base in central Taiwan. During the Japanese rule, in 1922, the distillery was nationalized by the Japanese government and was reassigned to the "Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau Puli Branch," and was referred to as "Puli Distillery," continuing to produce various alcoholic beverages, such as Fukuro Sake, Wanshou Wine, and various rice wines. After the war, it was taken over by the Taiwan Provincial Government and was established as "Taiwan Provincial Monopoly Bureau's Taichung Distillery Puli Branch," and in the 1960s, it was officially named "Taiwan Provincial Tobacco and Alcohol Bureau Puli Distillery." The production scale gradually expanded, and in the 1980s, it launched the famous "Ailan White Wine," becoming an important representative of Shaoxing wine in Taiwan. Puli Distillery operates under the philosophy of "Cultural Brewing, Artistic Tourism," combining traditional brewing techniques with tourism experiences. It features a wine cultural museum that showcases the rich history of wine culture and provides free guided tours to help visitors understand the brewing process from a grain of rice to a drop of wine. The distillery also offers DIY activities where visitors can personally experience the joys of brewing and taste representative products like Zhuangyuan Hong and Nü'er Hong Shaoxing wine, paired with food that complements the flavor of Shaoxing wine, enjoying an in-depth cultural journey. With excellent product quality, Puli Distillery has been designated as the wine of choice for state banquets at the Presidential Office and exports to more than 30 countries worldwide, deeply embedding its brand image in people's hearts. Furthermore, the distillery actively promotes environmental management and corporate transformation, obtaining ISO quality and environmental management certifications, demonstrating its commitment to modernization and sustainable development. Opening hours: Open year-round except for New Year's Eve. Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Public holidays 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Convenience store hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closure information is subject to on-site or official announcements.
