YANTAI GISBELLE WINE CO.,LTD

"Yantai Gisbelle Wine CO.,LTD" was established in March 2011, leveraging the geographical and resource advantages of the peninsula production area to develop a series of craft beer, chinese whisky, and fermented apple vinegar beverages.

In March 2012, the company distilled apple brandy, changing the domestic landscape dominated by grape brandy. In the second half of 2013, We began producing craft beer, and in January 2015, the first domestically-produced single malt whisky was born on the mainland of china. In September 2022, the domestically-produced peat whisky was introduced.

Gisbelle Craft Beer was honored with the "Huazun Cup Excellent Beer Brand" and recognized as the "2018 Best Growing Brand in the Liquor Industry." The Gisbelle Orchard series was acclaimed as one of the "Top 10 Must-Buy Tourist Products" and received the "2018 Excellent Gift Award" in the "Enchanting Coast, Flavorful Yantai" campaign. Xiangfu Jiajiu's Apple Distilled Spirit was featured in the Chinese Specialty Products Grand Ceremony. Gisbelle Duke Apple Brandy won the gold medal at the 2020 International Spirits and Wine Grand Prix (ISGC & IWGC). In 2021, the company was recognized as a "National High-Tech Enterprise," and SYMBOL Single Malt Whisky won the gold medal at the 2021 International Wine (China) Competition. In 2022, Gisbelle Belgian Wheat (White General) received a one-star "Tianlu Award" at the 2022 CBC China International Beer Challenge. Gisbelle "Kunzong" won the gold medal, Gisbelle "Shanyu" won the gold, and Gisbelle "Shanyu" won the silver at the 2022 International Wine (China) Competition. The whiskies: "2015" Single Malt, "Diao Castle" Single Malt, and "Shanyu" Peat Single malt all won gold medals at the 2022 China Boutique Wine and Spirits Challenge (CIWC). "Kunquan" Single Malt, "Shanyu" Single Malt (41% VOL), and "Kunzong" Single Malt received silver at CIWC 2022. Gisbelle "Guocui Guowei," Gisbelle "Shanyu" Blended Peat Whisky, Gisbelle "Man's Forty" Single Malt Whisky, and Gisbelle "Guochao Guowei" won bronze at CIWC 2022. In 2023, "Kunquan" Single Malt, "2015" Single Malt, and "Shanyu" Peat Single Malt Whisky all won gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), marking a breakthrough with "zero" domestic (mainland) whisky gold medals. Gisbelle "Shanyu" Peat Single Malt won silver at the 2023 Brussels International Spirits Competition (CMB), marking the first participation and "zero" medal breakthrough for a Chinese (mainland) domestic whisky distillery at CMB. At the 8th China International Boutique Wine and Spirits Challenge (CIWC) held in Qingdao in 2023, Gisbelle "2015" Single Malt won the exclusive "Platinum Award" in the whisky category. Gisbelle "Shanyu" Peat Single Malt, "Kunquan" Single Malt, "Man's Forty" Single Malt, and "2013" Blended Whisky all received gold awards.

Gisbelle employs a triple pot still distillation process, adding an extra distillation compared to the traditional double pot still, significantly reducing impurities and preserving the malt's aroma. This results in whiskies that are structurally rich, with pure and fresh layers. Collaborating closely with research institutions, Gisbelle independently developed a specialized whisky yeast that is high in esters, alcohol-resistant, and ferments rapidly. Leveraging the advantages of craft beer production, they innovatively use dual yeast for whisky fermentation, ensuring the complexity of flavors.

Since its establishment in 2011, Gisbelle Winery Company has not only focused on developing apple brandy but also delved into the realm of whisky. In 2013, Gisbelle Whisky Limited was founded, equipped with 60 large malt fermentation tanks totaling 20 tons and six sets of all-copper pot still distillation vessels. The original whisky fermentation process spans a minimum of 128 hours, exceeding the typical 48-hour duration, resulting in an annual distillation capacity of up to 2 million liters of whisky. In 2015, the company independently developed the "Diao Castle Oak Barrel" (Patent Number: 202221375131.4). They innovatively utilize domestically produced Mongolian oak to create the Oriental Diao Castle Mongolian Oak Barrel. Additionally, there are three other types of oak barrels: Oriental Diao Castle Sherry Barrel, Oriental Diao Castle Belle Barrel, and Oriental Diao Castle Winter Bear Barrel. This marks the first time that whisky has been classified based on fragrance, resulting in a unique product matrix featuring four distinct series representing Oriental characteristics: "Oriental Tea Fragrance," "Oriental Sandalwood Fragrance," "Oriental Peat Fragrance," and "Oriental Fruit Fragrance."

Gisbelle Brewing Co., Ltd. is the first in China to utilize craft beer production equipment and processes for unique advantages in distilling whisky. This approach seamlessly integrates the craft beer and whisky processes, departing from traditional single whisky production methods like Scotch and Irish whisky. The craft beer production line includes 46 fermentation tanks of 3 tons and 66 fermentation tanks of 5 tons. Additionally, there are 60 fermentation tanks of 20 tons and 6 fermentation tanks of 60 tons. In June 2014, the company invested nearly 160 million yuan to establish the second phase of the Gisbelle Craft Beer project, with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons, catering to various personalized custom demands. The complex techniques and technology involved in craft beer production provide a solid foundation for Gisbelle whisky distillation and maturation. This has given rise to an industrial tourism project centered around the "Gisbelle Craft Beer" culture, incorporating research and development, production, experiences, dining, shopping, entertainment, and more.