YunTuo Single Malt Whisky Distillery, Diageo's first whisky distillery in China, has gained international recognition through three wins at the 2026 Icons of Whisky China Awards, feature coverage in The Economist, and architectural recognition from ArchDaily. The distillery, located in Eryuan, Dali, Yunnan Province at an altitude of approximately 2,100 meters, won Sustainable Distillery of the Year, Production Team of the Year, and Distillery Manager of the Year. The Economist featured YunTuo in an article titled The Curious Rise of Chinese Whisky, while ArchDaily highlighted its architectural integration of traditional Bai design with industrial functionality. YunTuo has achieved 100% industrial water recycling and 100% operational carbon neutrality through green energy.
Diageo PLCYunTuo distillery, Diageo's first in China, wins awards and media coverage, boosting brand recognition and potential demand for its whisky.