Tong Ah

Gooilandseweg 3, Weesp, Netherlands

Tong Ah is a distillery that’s been around since the early 20th century, and they’re still doing things the old way. Every bottle of rice wine is handmade, down to the labels, which are pasted on manually. So yeah, some bottles have slight flaws. That’s kind of the point. Each one carries its own character. The company was founded by Tay Chek Soo and is now run by his third generation family. They’re based in Malaysia, where they use two distinct distilling methods: 50% traditional Chinese and 50% modern post-WW2. That mix is what gives their rice wine its distinctive taste. No hidden additives or preservatives, just premium ingredients. They make rice wine, liquor, rice wine brandy, and rice wine whiskey. So whether you’re into something smooth or something with more bite, there’s a bottle for you. And if you’re looking to stock up, they do bulk orders too. What makes Tong Ah worth a visit is the history. This isn’t some mass-produced operation. It’s a family keeping their grandfather…