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OMAR Lychee Liqueur Cask Finish Single Malt, 53%
OMAR Lychee Liqueur Cask Finish Single Malt, 53%
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OMAR Lychee Liqueur Cask Single Malt Whisky - A Perfect Encounter of Taiwanese Fruit and Whisky
This OMAR 2023 limited bottling of Lychee Liqueur Cask Single Malt Whisky is the creative masterpiece of Taiwan's Nantou Distillery. Utilizing the unique lychee liqueur cask finishing process, the tropical fruit sweetness is perfectly locked into the spirit, revealing astonishing complexity and layers.
Product Specifications
| Brand | OMAR (Nantou Distillery) |
|---|---|
| Type | Single Malt Whisky |
| Alcohol Strength (ABV) | 53% |
| Cask Type | Lychee Liqueur Barrel Finished |
| Bottling Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 700ml (Comes with original gift box) |
Online Tasting Notes Reference
- Nose: Intense aroma of ripe lychee fruit immediately leaps out, followed by subtle honey sweetness, white floral notes, and a hint of delicate cream cake.
- Palate: Full-bodied and round. The 53% strength provides a warming intensity, where the sweetness of lychee layers beautifully with toasted oak, vanilla, and dried tropical fruits.
- Finish: Long and fruity-sweet, concluding with a touch of woody spices, leaving a lasting impression.
Product Details
OMAR means 'Amber' in Gaelic, symbolizing the captivating color of whisky. This Lychee Cask Finish expression not only inherits the excellent distillation craftsmanship of Nantou Distillery but also cleverly utilizes Taiwan's rich local fruit resources. By maturing the whisky in oak barrels previously holding lychee liqueur for the final stage, it imparts a highly recognizable Oriental character. This is an unmissable masterpiece for collectors and whisky enthusiasts.
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Taiwan's Nantou Distillery, belonging to Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation (TTL), is located in the scenic Nantou County. The local climate significantly impacts the whisky's maturation. Due to Taiwan's relatively hot climate, the 'Angel's Share' ratio is higher, which accelerates the interaction between the whisky and the cask. This allows OMAR whiskies to develop profound flavors and mature complexity in a shorter period.
Nantou Distillery is most famous for its 'Fruit Liqueur Cask Series.' The distillery creatively utilizes oak barrels that previously held their fruit liqueurs (such as lychee wine, plum wine, and grape wine) for the finishing process. The Lychee Liqueur Cask finishing demands exceptional skill from the blenders, as the distinct sweetness and aroma of lychee can easily overwhelm the whisky's underlying malt base if not handled correctly. However, this 53% ABV expression successfully achieves a perfect balance between fruitiness, alcoholic strength, and wood notes, presenting a smooth, silk-like texture with a tropical atmosphere—it is one of the representative works of Taiwanese whisky going international.
「飲酒過量，有害健康」