We are honored to share that Taiwan Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor has been featured on “Drinking Japan,” the blog of Professor William F. O’Connor, a researcher, writer, and drinks specialist known for introducing Japanese drinking culture to international audiences.

Professor William F. O’Connor is a professor at Asia University and also holds WSET Level 3 certification as well as SSI Kikizakeshi certification. He is the author of Drinking Japan: It’s Not Just Sake, a cultural guide that introduces the diversity of Japanese alcoholic beverages and drinking culture to English-speaking readers.

At JFEX WINE & SPIRITS last year, Professor O’Connor sampled our Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor and showed strong interest in its aroma and flavor profile. The “Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor 58%” that he tasted has received multiple awards at internationally recognized spirits competitions, including Monde Selection and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), and its quality continues to gain international recognition.

In addition, Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor includes many other award-winning expressions, and Kinmen Distillery also produces a wide range of premium and aged kaoliang liquors, making it one of Taiwan’s most recognized premium spirits brands. Although kaoliang liquor is still relatively unfamiliar in Japan, we are truly honored that it has been appreciated by a specialist with such deep knowledge of global drinking culture.

In the article “Destination: Kinmen,” Professor O’Connor discusses how Kinmen Island produces exceptionally high-quality sorghum, the key ingredient used in kaoliang liquor. He also carefully reviews the aroma and taste of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor 58%, including comparisons with Japanese shochu.