- Ki One Distillery is the first single malt whisky distillery in Namyangju, known as the first case of producing single malt whisky properly within Korea’s environment. It’s symbolic because you can see the beginnings of Korean whisky in person.
- Ki One Distillery’s whiskies won the Worldwide Whisky Trophy at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), and they also took Best of Class at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). This is the first time such achievements have been recorded in Korean whisky history.
- On the distillery tou you can see firsthand how Korea’s four-season climate affects whisky fermentation, distillation, and aging. It’s a visit with clear experiential value for anyone interested in whisky.
- There’s an English-language tour available, so international visitors can comfortably learn about and experience Korea’s whisky production environment and processes.
- After the tour, you’ll be able to taste five Ki One Distillery single malts and a craft gin. After tasting, visitors get an exclusive distillery discount for purchases, so you can buy whisky at a reasonable price!
Tour Introduction
Namyangju home to Ki One Distillery experiences hot, humid summers with highs up to 38°C and bitter winters down to –20°C, which makes barrel aging progress much faster.
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'Ki One Distillery ' was founded in 2020 by Bryan Do, it's South Korea's first single malt production brand.
Glenfiddich and Chivas veterans teamed up with Andrew Shand to create a unique whisky that blends Scottish tradition with Korean craftsmanship.
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You can hear directly from the master distiller how Korean single malt whisky is made
Every oak cask that has endured Korea's hot summers and bitter winters holds a special story.
As the spirit expands and contracts inside the cask through extreme seasonal changes, it matures into even deeper flavors.
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