Formosa Pure Malt 12 Year Old Taiwan Whisky
Formosa Pure Malt 12 Year Old Taiwan Whisky is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL pure malt — a blend of Formosa Distillery's own single malts — aged twelve years in oak in Taiwan's subtropical climate. Pure malt marries the complexity of multiple casks into one harmonious pour: rich, sweet, and fruity with hints of coffee and caramel over the island's signature tropical depth. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years in oak casks
- Style: pure malt (blend of single malts); 100% malted barley
- Origin: Formosa Distillery, Taiwan
Pure Malt, Blended for Harmony
Where the single malt is one cask's voice, pure malt is the choir: Formosa blends its twelve-year-old single malts for a rounder, more layered expression — sweet and fruity, with coffee and caramel notes riding over the tropical-malt core. The result is a light, smooth, remarkably drinkable twelve-year-old. See the full Formosa Distillery lineup and more international whisky.
Tasting Notes
Rich, sweet, and fruity with hints of coffee and caramel. Mild on the tongue with a slight warming burn at the end; a long, satisfying finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a single large cube — the blended-malt roundness makes it an easy introduction to Taiwanese whisky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pure malt whisky?
A blend of single malt whiskies — 100% malted barley, no grain whisky — married for a rounder profile.
How is it different from the Formosa Single Malt 12?
The single malt is one distillery's malt; the pure malt blends Formosa's single malts for extra layering and smoothness.
What is the ABV?
40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL.
Where is it made?
Formosa Distillery, Taiwan, aged twelve years in oak.
For a rounder take on Taiwanese twelve-year-old, buy Formosa Pure Malt 12 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.