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Walking along Culture First Road, it is difficult not to notice the massive bottle model; this is the largest producer in northern Taiwan – Taoyuan Distillery (renamed from Lin Kou Distillery in 2014). After merging with Taipei Distillery, Banqiao Distillery, and Shulin Distillery, it became the most modern alcohol production facility. Adjacent to the distillery, the park features sake瓮 sculptures and grapevine-covered entry paths surrounded by lush green trees, creating a leisurely atmosphere for wine appreciation. Taoyuan Distillery is the only factory in all of Taiwan producing Japanese-style sake, and the first fully modernized brewing facility. Inside, the extensive introduction traces the long history of sake production, with visitors able to see the factory's most iconic product – "Yukai Sake." From rice selection and soaking to fermentation processes, a miniature model vividly demonstrates the entire production. Fragrant sake lees exude a refined aroma, evoking anticipation for the final sake flavor. On-site tasting sessions serve this smooth-tasting sake, leaving guests with unforgettable impressions. The "Sake Bank" within the factory, a space familiar to the general public, is a traditional wine cellar with elegant interior design offering a delightful environment for tasting and enjoying wine. Every specially named daughter’s red wine or scholar’s red wine symbolizes wishes for children, and the entire room overflows with fragrance, immersing visitors in a deep appreciation of time-honored aromas. The distillery offers DIY experience courses especially for groups. The most popular classes include handmade salt miso and sake lees soap-making, which are easy to follow for both adults and children, providing joyful, hands-on sessions. Natural skincare benefits are widely appreciated by female visitors. Additionally, creations using the highly trendy Japanese salt miso and imaginative sake-based cocktails further stimulate taste buds with diverse flavor experiences. Touring the distillery, besides acquiring premium sake gift sets as perfect souvenirs, even travelers unfamiliar with wine appreciation can select related products – such as the celebrated "Sake Lees Facial Mask," described as an economical alternative to SK-II, the popularly抢购 (rushed to buy) "Red Yeast Health Crackers," and the uniquely flavorful "Shaoxing Sausages" – ensuring no visitor departs empty-handed.