The Challenges and Significance of Characteristics Faced by Craft Distilleries
With the Japanese whisky industry becoming more vibrant and the number of distilleries increasing, Taiwanese whisky makers are also undertaking various new initiatives. While creating whisky that expresses the characteristics of the region is highly appreciated, it is equally important to think about the importance, issues, and challenges of creating whiskys that leverage the features of the distillery not only for limited-edition products but also for whiskys that will emerge 10 or 20 years down the line. The reunion of Koshimizu and Kingfisher becomes a meaningful time to contemplate the future development of the whisky industry.