Craft Distillery Based in Shanghai, China
Established in 2020, Hai Seas Distillery is a 100% Chinese Whiskey and Gin Producer.
We use all Chinese grains, spring water and botanicals, aged in our Three Body Barrels, made from French Oak, American Oak, and Chinese Oak, to produce our unique spirits.
Chinese Spirits in a Copper Pot Still
Established in 2020, Hai Seas Distillery is a 100% Chinese Whiskey and Gin Producer.
We use all Chinese grains, spring water and botanicals, aged in our Three Body Barrels, made from French Oak, American Oak, and Chinese Oak, to produce our unique spirits.
Three Body Barrel (Chinese, American, and French Oak)
Hai Seas’ San Oaks Whiskey is an ideal representation of Brian and Daniel’s emphasis on fusion, as exemplified by their “Three Body Barrel,” a patent-pending custom barrel made from French, American, and Chinese Oak.
With carefully crafted ratios of this trio of international oak, San Oaks barrels impart nuanced notes of marzipan and chestnuts, rich expressions of vanilla and caramel, and a lingering umami mouth-feel. Subtle spice flavors emerge late on the palate from the Chinese Oak, creating a unique new whiskey and barrel-aged gin.
San Oaks Whiskey
Says Daniel, “San is the Chinese word for ‘three’ and after our first years of tasting and testing, Brian and I realized our unique blend of oak from three different continents was a winning recipe.”
Happily, international judges agreed!
After entering their San Oaks Whiskey - Three Body Barrel into the most prestigious global spirits competitions, Hai Seas Distillery has received numerous gold medals over the past three consecutive years, with more than 80 medals earned in the past two years.
We will continue to follow our instincts to create a smooth, delicious, easy-to-drink whiskey that fits perfectly to the local Chinese palate, and also possesses the complexity and richness that many Bourbon and Scotch enthusiasts will appreciate.
As Shanghai’s only whiskey distillery, we are the first true spirits partner with a multitude of premium bars, restaurants and nightclubs whose clientele are more excited than ever to proudly support and enjoy our homegrown products.