Name: Explore Chinese Whisky at The Chuan Distillery Tour
Address: 四川省乐山市峨眉山市高桥镇盐寺村 2、3 组, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Explore Chinese Whisky at The Chuan Distillery Tour

Immersive tour with tastings & bites at the foot of Emei Mountain

Enjoy a truly unique gastronomic experience, nestled at the foot of Emei Mountain. The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery is China’s first Pernod Ricard-backed whisky distillery, open for visitors.

They offer a 90-minute immersive prestige tour covering whisky production, exclusive distillery-only tastings, Sichuan fusion cuisine in a beauiful surrounding.

Visitors can also enjoy terroir cocktails, cask-aged coffee, custom bottled whisky and fine dining at on-site Yan Restaurant via easy online booking. Read on to hear about this incredible Sichuan hidden treasure.

Welcome to The Chuan Malt Whisky DistilleryA Landmark Chinese Whisky Destination

Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Emei Mountain in Sichuan, less than 5 kilometres from the Golden Summit, The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery is Pernod Ricard’s first self-funded malt whisky distillery in China.

True to its identity, The Chuan represents the profound layered terroir and indigenous craftsmanship of Sichuan. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emei Mountain features unique natural conditions: year-round rainfall paired with warm summers forms an ideal whisky-making ecosystem, where natural cask evaporation amplifies the depth and richness of whisky flavours.

Designed by award-winning China-based architecture studio Neri&Hu, the distillery features timeless architectural aesthetics that blend seamlessly with the natural mountain landscape. Its minimalist poetic design echoes the refined artistry behind professional whisky distillation and blending craft

Discover Iconic Chinese Whisky on The Chuan Prestige Tour

Curated by a world-renowned Hollywood experiential design team, The Chuan’s brand home tour uses multimedia and immersive staging to engage all your senses—sight, sound, scent and touch. Follow the complete journey of malt whisky creation, from raw ingredients and fermentation to distillation and barrel maturation.

What our immersive 90-minute tour includes:

• 90-minute guided journey tracing every stage of full whisky production

• Tastings of four exclusive distillery-only malts, showcasing The Chuan’s distinct mountain terroir profile

• Four bespoke Sichuan-inspired small plates, freshly prepared by our Michelin-trained culinary team

• Time to admire the distillery’s striking contemporary architecture and capture postcard-worthy views of Emei Mountain

The Best Visitor Center by 2024 Icons of Whisky China, Immersive Overview of Whisky Distillation.

Savor Distillery-Infused Fine Dining at Yan Restaurant

Yan Restaurant delivers elevated fusion cuisine blending Western classics and authentic Sichuan flavors, set within China’s premier malt whisky distillery. Bold, creative and whisky-centric, our dining space redefines immersive gastronomic discovery.

Our chefs source premium regional ingredients and draw inspiration from The Chuan’s whisky-making craft. They reimagine local specialties by blending distinct cooking techniques, layered textures and balanced flavors. Every dish delivers a multi-sensory tasting experience perfectly harmonized with The Chuan’s signature malt profiles.

The Chuan Retail Bar: A Terroir Haven for Whisky Lovers

Terroir-Driven Signature Cocktails

Unwind on our terrace with signature creations such as Emei Mist, crafted from The Chuan single malt, wild local honey and Sichuan peppercorn extract. Shrouded in soft mountain mist, the terrace blurs the boundary between your drink and the sweeping Emei scenery.

Cask-Aged Specialty Coffee

Sample rare coffee beans fermented inside retired whisky casks. Sherry casks lend luscious dried fruit notes, while our native Chinese oak barrels infuse warm
sandalwood spice — a captivating fusion of coffee roasting and whisky maturation.

Hand-Bottle Your Custom Whisky Souvenir

Create an exclusive memento with our hand-bottling experience. Choose from limited distillery-only expressions, including rare single casks and experimental peat-smoked malts to take home a truly unique bottle.

Secure Your Premium Distillery Experience at The Chuan

Book your full sensory whisky journey via our WeChat Mini-Program (Chinese) or Trip.com (English) QR code to discover authentic Chinese malt whisky culture.