This one lets it lead. The Omar Black Queen Wine Cask Finish is a bold Taiwanese single malt aged in casks seasoned with Taiwan’s own Black Queen grapes, a hybrid varietal known for its rich tannin and deep color. The result is intense, fruity, and unlike anything else in your collection.

Omar Single Malt – Black Queen Wine Cask Finish 70cl
Brand: Omar (Nantou Distillery) | Category: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 52% | Origin: Taiwan | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Ripe blackberries, red plum, and dark cherry with undertones of wine soaked oak and cocoa dust. Think of walking through a vineyard cellar after harvest.
Palate: Full-bodied and lush. Bursting with blackcurrant jam, dark chocolate, and clove spiced honey. A velvety texture carries bold red fruit from start to finish.
Finish: Lingering and wine-rich. Tannins stretch out the ending, leaving notes of dried fruit, charred oak, and peppered berry.

Production Details
Aged in ex-bourbon barrels before finishing in rare Black Queen wine casks, this limited expression takes advantage of Taiwan’s unique wine terroir. The cask finish imparts deep color and character, while the high proof amplifies its structure and mouthfeel.

Perfect For
Evenings where bold red wine meets fine whisky, this is a conversation dram, ideal for slow sipping, cheese pairings, or post dinner debates. A must-try for wine lovers crossing into whisky.

Expert Notes
Regarded as one of Omar’s most exotic releases, this expression impressed international critics for its integration of wine and spirit. Touted as a “Taiwanese answer to Port cask Scotch,” it offers something unmistakably original and deeply expressive.

Customer Reviews
“Whisky for red wine people. Big, dark, and beautiful.”   Franco S., Manila
“It’s like Kavalan and a Barossa Shiraz had a whisky baby.”   Anne G., Makati
“This finish is wild, in the best possible way.”   Theo V., Baguio

Interesting Fact
The Black Queen grape is rarely used outside Japan and Taiwan, and almost never in whisky maturation. This makes the cask and the flavor it creates, virtually exclusive to Omar.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the fruit intensity. A few drops of water bring out sweeter notes, think cherry liqueur and warm spice. Also pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate or aged cheeses.

Distillery Background
Nantou Distillery continues to redefine Asian whisky innovation with small batch, cask driven releases that challenge tradition. Their subtropical aging climate and use of local wine casks make expressions like this not just rare but uniquely Taiwanese in every sense.