In the misty foothills of Taiwan’s Nantou County, where mountain air cools the subtropical heat, a quiet revolution in whisky is underway. Omar Bourbon Cask Single Malt is part of that story, crafted with care, aged under intense climate shifts, and born of both patience and pressure. The first sip feels like discovering something that was never meant to stay hidden: full of warmth, rich character, and unexpected depth from a corner of the world few associate with single malt. But make no mistake, Omar holds its own.

Omar Single Malt – Bourbon Cask 70cl
Brand: Omar (Nantou Distillery) | Category: Single Malt Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Taiwan | Vol.: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Buttery toffee, charred oak, and grilled banana, like walking into a kitchen after someone’s been baking with bourbon and brown sugar.
Palate: Full-bodied and honeyed, with sweet corn, vanilla pod, tropical fruit, and a toasted almond richness that coats the tongue in waves.
Finish: Lingering and layered, peppery oak and a flash of citrus zest trail off slowly, like the final glow of a sunset over mountain peaks.

Production Details:
Omar is matured in first fill ex-bourbon casks sourced from the U.S., chosen for their bold influence and gentle vanilla character. The subtropical climate of Taiwan speeds up maturation, extracting intense flavor in a shorter time but the distillers at Nantou keep things balanced by using spring water from the nearby mountains and careful temperature management.

Perfect For:
A night in with a jazz vinyl spinning, or that moment after a long day when you want something rich, deep, and a little different from the usual Scotch suspects.

Expert Notes:
Often described as “Asia’s bourbon-finished gem,” Omar Bourbon Cask has been quietly earning praise from critics and connoisseurs who appreciate its bold style and surprising balance. It stands proudly beside far more established single malts.

Customer Reviews:
“Didn’t expect Taiwan to impress me like this, smooth, rich, and really satisfying.”
“Vanilla and spice on the nose got me hooked. The finish? Proper long and classy.”
“This one made me rethink what I thought I knew about single malts. Big yes.”

Interesting Fact:
The Nantou Distillery shares grounds with a traditional rice wine facility, blending Taiwan’s centuries-old fermentation traditions with modern whisky-making.

Serving Suggestions:
Best sipped neat to catch the full warmth, or with a touch of water to open up the fruity notes. It also shines in a well-made Old Fashioned if you’re feeling adventurous.

Distillery Background:
Established in 2008, Nantou Distillery is run by the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation. Though relatively young, it combines traditional pot still methods with bold climate-driven maturation. Nestled between mountains and lakes, the distillery reflects the landscape it comes from, intense, beautiful, and quietly powerful.