Iconic malt whisky distillery
Pernod Ricard developed China’s first ever malt whisky distillery
About the Chuan
Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading whisky producers, developed China’s first ever malt whisky distillery. Named the Chuan, the project was winner of a manufacturing category award in ENR’s Global Best Project Awards
“We are so proud of our team, partners and client, Pernod Ricard. The project relied on bringing together a group of world-class partners to deliver a state-of-the-art project in the beautiful Emeishan region.”
Barry McFarlane
Development Director, China
Innovative approach to malt whisky distilling
Pernod Ricard’s US$150m investment will be phased over the next decade. Situated at Emeishan, Sichuan, the 13-hectare distillery incorporates an innovative approach to malt whisky making.
The state-of-the-art malt whisky distillation facility commenced production in 2021.
PM Group led this project from concept design and land selection as EPCM partner, realising the signature architectural design of Neri&Hu. PM Group’s role included co-ordinating over 15 European and China based stakeholders and vendors working across cultures and 3 languages.
Category Winner
ENR
Global Best Projects, Manufacturing category winner
First of its kind
1st
Malt whisky distillery in China
The distillery also houses an immersive visitor centre, with the aim of complementing the local tourism industry by becoming a new world-class destination attracting more than 2 million tourists over its first decade.
Leading with sustainability
The distillery's design combines signature architecture with traditional distilling technology. In line with Pernod Ricard’s global principles of its Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap 2030, the distillery demonstrates respect for the heritage of the region and the land.
This is brought to life through a vernacular design approach that prioritises the preservation of local resources and environment while allowing harmony between the distillery experience and the local environment.
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