Grand Hotel Taipei Launches 2026 State Banquet Whisky, Blending Taiwanese Stories and Culture
The Grand Hotel Taipei launched its limited-edition "Grandeur:2026 Grand Hotel State Banquet Whisky" on June 1, 2025. Inspired by the upcoming "Golden Dragon Guest Room" set to debut in 2026, the whisky aims to convey Taiwanese stories and culture internationally. The spirit uses OMAR single malt whisky from the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation's Nantou Distillery as its base, aged in a variety of oak casks. It sold over 60% of its stock within four days of release. Additionally, Ever Rich Duty Free partnered with Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. to launch two exclusive new liquors.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Hsiao-han, Taipei, 4th) The state banquet whisky launched by the Grand Hotel Taipei this year is inspired by the "Golden Dragon Guest Room," aiming to convey Taiwanese stories and culture to the international community through the state banquet liquor. It has sold over 60% of its stock in just four days since its launch.
The state banquet whisky launched annually by the Grand Hotel Taipei is popular among the public. This year, it has launched a limited edition "Grandeur:2026 Grand Hotel State Banquet Whisky." The overall concept is inspired by the "Golden Dragon Guest Room," which is set to be renovated and reopened in 2026, aiming to deeply convey Taiwanese stories and culture to the international community.
The Grand Hotel stated that this year's state banquet whisky was launched on June 1 and has already sold over 60%. Recently, they have continued to receive many phone calls and online inquiries from the public.
The Grand Hotel explained that the whisky's base spirit is the internationally acclaimed OMAR single malt whisky from the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation's Nantou Distillery. It is blended using a multi-oak cask maturation process, primarily using Scotch and Dutch bourbon casks, supplemented by Irish bourbon casks and Australian new oak casks to add layers. Puli passion fruit casks and Changhua lychee wine casks bring out delicate fruit notes, and finally, 10-year bourbon casks and 15-year Pedro Ximénez sherry casks enhance the depth of flavor.
The label features the "Golden Dragon Fountain" as its main motif, incorporating elements like the golden roof ridge, cloud and water patterns, and pine and bird imagery. Through flowing curves and layers of light and shadow, it symbolizes the passage of time and cultural heritage.
Furthermore, Ever Rich Duty Free has once again partnered with Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. Under the theme "Celestial Azure Refined, Surging Clouds and Seas," they have launched two new exclusive products for the duty-free channel. Among them, the "Master Distiller Aged Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor" is made from liquor aged for over 10 years at the distillery. The "Soaring Dragon Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor" incorporates elements of traditional Taiwanese temple culture. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150604
Excessive drinking is harmful to health. Do not drink and drive.
The state banquet whisky launched annually by the Grand Hotel Taipei is popular among the public. This year, it has launched a limited edition "Grandeur:2026 Grand Hotel State Banquet Whisky." The overall concept is inspired by the "Golden Dragon Guest Room," which is set to be renovated and reopened in 2026, aiming to deeply convey Taiwanese stories and culture to the international community.
The Grand Hotel stated that this year's state banquet whisky was launched on June 1 and has already sold over 60%. Recently, they have continued to receive many phone calls and online inquiries from the public.
The Grand Hotel explained that the whisky's base spirit is the internationally acclaimed OMAR single malt whisky from the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation's Nantou Distillery. It is blended using a multi-oak cask maturation process, primarily using Scotch and Dutch bourbon casks, supplemented by Irish bourbon casks and Australian new oak casks to add layers. Puli passion fruit casks and Changhua lychee wine casks bring out delicate fruit notes, and finally, 10-year bourbon casks and 15-year Pedro Ximénez sherry casks enhance the depth of flavor.
The label features the "Golden Dragon Fountain" as its main motif, incorporating elements like the golden roof ridge, cloud and water patterns, and pine and bird imagery. Through flowing curves and layers of light and shadow, it symbolizes the passage of time and cultural heritage.
Furthermore, Ever Rich Duty Free has once again partnered with Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. Under the theme "Celestial Azure Refined, Surging Clouds and Seas," they have launched two new exclusive products for the duty-free channel. Among them, the "Master Distiller Aged Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor" is made from liquor aged for over 10 years at the distillery. The "Soaring Dragon Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor" incorporates elements of traditional Taiwanese temple culture. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150604
Excessive drinking is harmful to health. Do not drink and drive.