Diageo Plans to Open a Single Malt Whisky Distillery in China
Grace Mahas — November 3, 2021 — Business
References: thespiritsbusiness
Diageo, the spirit brand that owns Johnnie Walker, recently announced plans to open a single malt whisky distillery in China. The new production facility, which will be opened in Eryuan County in Yunnan Province, will produce the spirits giant’s first single malt whisky of Chinese origin.
Diageo has invested 1.5 billion yuan (US$221 million) in the distillery production line and plans to produce 6 million liters of liquor annually. The Diageo Eryuan Malt Whisky Distillery will have an annual production capacity of 110,000 cases of whisky, with each year seeing the production of around 400 casks.
The Diageo Eryuan Malt Whisky Distillery will use locally-sourced wheat, barley, and water to produce Single Malt Scotch Whisky. There are many distilled spirits brands enjoying success in China today, but with its planned investment and technology, Diageo is uniquely positioned to develop a Chinese Single Malt Whisky.
Diageo has invested 1.5 billion yuan (US$221 million) in the distillery production line and plans to produce 6 million liters of liquor annually. The Diageo Eryuan Malt Whisky Distillery will have an annual production capacity of 110,000 cases of whisky, with each year seeing the production of around 400 casks.
The Diageo Eryuan Malt Whisky Distillery will use locally-sourced wheat, barley, and water to produce Single Malt Scotch Whisky. There are many distilled spirits brands enjoying success in China today, but with its planned investment and technology, Diageo is uniquely positioned to develop a Chinese Single Malt Whisky.
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