Pioneer of Korean whisky opens largest distillery in Andong

Kim Chang-soo Whisky Distillery, led by the pioneering distiller of South Korea's first single malt whisky, has inaugurated its second and largest distillery in Andong. This new facility marks a significant expansion, boasting a production and aging capacity ten times greater than the original Gimpo distillery.

The completion of the Andong distillery is a strategic move to meet the surging consumer demand for Korean whisky, which has seen its products sell out on release days since its debut in 2022. Founder Kim Chang-soo aims to leverage the new facility to scale production effectively.

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The new facility, located in the Gyeongbuk Bio 2nd General Industrial Complex in Pungsan-eup, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was completed on the 7th.

Notably, the distillery is located in Andong, a region historically known for its soju production. Kim Chang-soo plans to utilize local ingredients to produce not only his acclaimed whisky but also traditional Korean soju. This venture challenges the long-held belief that the significant temperature variations in Korea make it unsuitable for aging whisky, a process typically associated with Scotland's more stable climate.

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With the completion of the second distillery, Kim Chang-soo Whisky Distillery has secured a production and aging capacity that is 10 times larger than the existing Gimpo distillery.