Gisbelle

KunDau Sherry Cask Single Malt

43% ABV • Whisky • 700ml • Sold Out

Single Malt Whisky from China

$65.13 + tax and deposit

$61.87 for Whisky Folk Members

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PRODUCER
Gisbelle

BOTTLER
Official Distillery Release by Yantai Gisbelle Wine Co.,Ltd.

AGE
6 Years Aged

CASK TYPE
White Oak Ex-Sherry Casks

RELEASE
Strath Exclusive In BC Small Batch Release

CHILL-FILTRATION
Yes

ADDED COLOUR
No

PEAT SMOKED
No

Discover Gisbelle

Gisbelle

Set between the Kunyu Mountains and the breeze-laced shores of the Yellow Sea, Gisbelle Distillery sits in Shandong Province on China’s Jiaodong Peninsula. Founded in 2011, it began with brandy, but by 2015 had turned its sights to whisky—building a vast, vertically integrated facility encompassing brewhouse, stillhouse, and warehouse, all set within a strikingly modern compound. The surroundings may seem unlikely, but the air, the water, and the softly rolling maritime climate have quietly conspired to shape a distinctive whisky profile that is unmistakably of its place.

From the outset, Gisbelle has championed what it describes as “oriental terroir”—an effort not to echo Scotch or Japanese traditions, but to carve out a uniquely Chinese whisky identity. Its Symbol Series whiskies, including the Konzen and a 2015 vintage single malt, earned gold medals at several international competitions in 2023, cementing the distillery’s growing reputation. Production is rooted in long fermentations—over five days—followed by triple distillation in bespoke copper stills. Maturation takes place in Mongolian oak casks that have otten been seasoned with Gisbelle’s own apple cider, a distinctive touch that imparts subtle spice, orchard fruit, and a softly savoury undertone.

In 2025, Gisbelle made its Canadian debut to great acclaim at the Victoria Whisky Festival, introduced in partnership with The Strath. The launch was met with enthusiasm from seasoned drinkers and newcomers alike, who praised its delicate balance, intriguing flavour layers, and confident departure from convention. It was clear to many that this was no novelty—it was the arrival of a serious new voice in global whisky.

Whisky Folk Review

Our club members sampled this in February 2025 In Store

The below is the average score out of 5 from our members, and the flavour profile which was voted to be the most prominent.

4.4

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