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Xinmedia: Catoctin Creek makes its first landfall in Taiwan

美國維吉尼亞州精釀威士忌品牌鹿鳴溪 Catoctin Creek 首次登陸台灣,口感令人驚喜的裸麥威士忌

Lin Fangru (林芳如), writing for Xinmedia in Taiwan, does a very comprehensive article on Catoctin Creek, and our launch in Taiwan in December.  Lin writes (translated by Scott):

Catoctin Creek officially took the stage this year and quickly attracted market attention as soon as it was launched. More and more drinkers are pleasantly surprised after their first try: "I didn't expect rye whiskey to be so soft and clean!" In the past, most people's impression of rye whiskey was that it was spicy and harsh, with a heavier ending, while Catoctin Creek has a completely different profile. The first taste is smooth and naturally sweet, and the ending is clean but not harsh.

The key to making Catoctin Creek very different from ordinary rye whiskey is that the distillery uses traditional local rye  (heritage grains) with a very historical context.

These ryes are grown in the Northern Neck of Virginia and are a small number of preserved, unindustrialized native species. Its rare and limited grain cultivation, with purer natural grain aroma, deep sweet flavor and detailed herbaceous atmosphere, has therefore become the most irreplaceable core of the Catoctin Creek whiskey style, forming a unique and clear flavor.

You can see the full article in Chinese, here.

您可以在這裡查看全文

Other press coverage from the Taiwan festival trip:


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BusinessRate: Best of 2025

What a way to round out the year, than by being rated Best Distillery in Loudoun County for 2025? The rating is based on our over 4.7 rating on Google Reviews.

Cheers to 2025!


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Press Release: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company Launches in Taiwan

美國維吉尼亞州精釀威士忌品牌 Catoctin Creek 登陸台灣

Distribution through dxcel and joie de vivre begins december 1, 2025 

與 DXCEL 與 Joie de Vivre 攜手合作,12 月 1 日正式上市

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (November 21, 2025) - - - Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, The Virginia Rye Whisky®, proudly announces its official entry into the Taiwan market through exclusive partnerships with DXCEL and Joie de Vivre.

美國維吉尼亞州普塞維爾 — 2025 年 11 月 21 日 — 來自美國維吉尼亞州的知名精釀威士忌品牌 Catoctin Creek Distilling Company(鹿鳴溪酒廠),正式宣布登陸台灣市場,並與 DXCELJoie de Vivre 攜手合作。

Beginning December 1, 2025, whisky lovers in Taiwan can experience four of Catoctin Creek’s award-winning expressions:

自 2025 年 12 月 1 日 起,台灣威士忌愛好者將可品嚐到 Catoctin Creek 的四款代表性產品:

  • Roundstone Rye 92 Proof “Distiller’s Edition” / Roundstone Rye 92 Proof「釀酒師精選版」
  • Rabble Rouser Bottled-In-Bond Rye Whisky / Rabble Rouser 單一酒倉裸麥威士忌(Bottled-In-Bond)
  • Roundstone Rye Cask Proof / Roundstone Rye 原桶強度
  • Hot Honey Rye / Hot Honey Rye炙蜜裸麥威士忌

 

Celebration at the American Whiskey & Bourbon Festival

登場於台灣美國威士忌文化嘉年華

To celebrate the launch, Scott and Becky Harris, founders of Catoctin Creek, will personally visit Taipei to present their whiskies at the American Whiskey & Bourbon Festival, hosting guided tastings and sharing their story of craft and passion.

為慶祝此次上市,品牌創辦人 ScottBecky Harris 將親自來台,參加 台北美國威士忌文化嘉年華 (American Whiskey & Bourbon Festival),舉辦品飲會並分享他們對威士忌的熱情與品牌故事。

“We are thrilled to bring our Virginia rye whisky to Taiwan—a market that truly appreciates quality and character,” said Scott Harris, Founder and General Manager of Catoctin Creek.

「我們非常興奮能將維吉尼亞的裸麥威士忌帶到台灣,這是一個對品質與風味極具熱情的市場,」Catoctin Creek 創辦人 Scott Harris 表示。

“It’s an honor to share our whiskies and our story with the passionate whisky community in Taiwan,” added Becky Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Distiller.

Becky Harris 補充說道:「能與台灣熱愛威士忌的朋友分享我們的作品與故事,是一件非常榮幸的事。」

 

About Catoctin Creek Distilling

關於 Catoctin Creek Distilling Company(鹿鳴溪酒廠)

Founded in 2009 in Purcellville, Virginia, Catoctin Creek is the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since before Prohibition. Specializing in 100% rye whisky and traditional pot-still distillation, the company has earned numerous awards for craftsmanship and sustainability, earning the title The Virginia Rye Whisky®.
Catoctin Creek 
成立於 2009 年,為維吉尼亞州藍嶺山麓自禁酒令以來首家合法蒸餾廠。品牌以 100% 裸麥與傳統銅製蒸餾工藝著稱,並屢獲國際大獎,被譽為「The Virginia Rye Whisky®」。

Website: www.catoctincreekdistilling.com

 

About DXCEL

關於 DXCEL

DXCEL International Trading Co., Ltd. is a professional importer of premium alcoholic beverages and drinks, representing and distributing internationally renowned brands. The company is engaged in domestic channel marketing and business development, with its headquarters located in Shanghai, China. As a multinational trade and marketing enterprise, DXCEL offers comprehensive services that encompass brand representation, sales promotion, distribution, and marketing strategy. In Taiwan, DXCEL has established a strong sales network across major markets and partners with two major logistics and warehousing providers to deliver professional, full-service distribution to customers nationwide. As a professional importer and distributor of international brands, DXCEL continues to expand its diverse product portfolio in response to market growth. Its offerings primarily include premium spirits, craft beers, limited-edition whiskies, and fine beverages sourced from the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, and other countries.  

DXCEL長懋酒業股份有限公司為專業的高端酒水、飲料進口公司,代理經銷國際知名品牌,從事國內通路行銷及業務推廣工作,總部設立於中國上海,為一跨國貿易行銷企業。長懋具備全方位服務能力,囊括品牌代理、銷售推廣、分銷配送及行銷企劃,於台灣主要市場皆有銷售佈局,同時擁有台灣兩大倉儲物流合作夥伴,提供專業、全面的到府配送,服務全台客戶。作為國際品牌的專業進口商和經銷商,長懋代理的產品組合也隨著市場的發展而更加多元,產品主要包括各類高端烈酒、精釀啤酒、限量洋酒、精緻飲料等,產地包括美國、墨西哥、英國、荷蘭、瑞典、比利時等。

Website: www.dxcel.tw

 

About Joie de Vivre

關於 Joie de Vivre

Joie de Vivre showcases a curated selection of leading American whiskey brands represented in Taiwan by DXCEL, with a focus on the flagship Buffalo Trace and its key labels. It also features classic brands from renowned international spirits groups that whiskey enthusiasts know and love, including Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s, Wild Turkey, and Willett. Here, guests can explore the most comprehensive range of American whiskeys available in Taiwan, accompanied by professional guidance and consultation. To cater to whiskey lovers who wish to sample and experience different expressions, Joie de Vivre recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-fashioned American bar. It features a professional bar counter offering single-drink orders, allowing guests to enjoy, taste, and exchange experiences at leisure as they discover their personal favorite whiskeys.

 

「酒隱」以長懋在台致力推廣的重點美國威士忌代表野牛仙蹤〈Buffalo Trace〉旗下多個重點品牌為主,並結合金賓〈Jim Beam〉、傑克丹尼〈Jack Daniel’s〉、野火雞〈Wild Turkey〉、威列特〈Willett〉等多個喜愛美威的朋友們耳熟能詳的國際烈酒集團旗下的經典品牌。這裡擁有台灣最完整的美威產品線、並提供專業的諮詢解說。為滿足想試飲的酒迷,「酒隱」特別復刻了懷舊的美國酒吧氛圍,設有專業吧檯,提供單杯點用,讓喜愛美威的朋友可以在此悠閒的品飲交流,找出自己最喜歡的酒款。

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