Baijiu (Chinese: 白酒; pinyin: báijiǔ; lit. ‘white (clear) liquor’), also known as shaojiu (烧酒/燒酒), is a Chinese colourless liquor typically coming in between 35% and 60% alcohol by volume (ABV).Each type of baijiu uses a distinct type of qū for fermentation unique to the distillery for the distinct and characteristic flavour profile.

Baijiu is a clear liquid usually distilled from fermented sorghum, although other grains may be used; some southeastern Chinese styles may employ rice or glutinous rice, while other Chinese varieties may use wheat, barley, millet, or Job’s tears (Chinese: 薏苡 yìyǐ) in their mash bills. The qū starter culture used in the production of baijiu is usually made from pulverized wheat grain or steamed rice.

Because of its clarity, baijiu can appear similar to several other East Asian liquors, e.g. Japanese shōchū (25%) or Korean soju (20–45%), but it often has a significantly higher alcohol content (35-60%). Baijiu is comparable to whisky in terms of variation, complexity of flavour and sensation.

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Rong Tai He Maotaizhen 50cl, 53%

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With over a 100 years of family tradition and history, this hand-crafted recipe is unrivaled in taste and flavour. Made from locally grown organic sorghum and 68 medical herbs, Rong Tai He contains 100% natural ingredients and can only be produced in the town of Moutai in the Guizhou Province thanks to the town’s unique micro climate and rich micronutrients found in the water source from Chishui River.

The ancient distillery process takes a minimum of 5 years, during which the clear spirit goes through 9 rounds of steaming, 8 rounds of fermentation in stone brick pits and 7 separate distillation extractions before ageing in round ceramic pots till perfection.

Baijiu, also known as shaojiu, is a Chinese colourless liquor typically coming in between 35% and 60% alcohol by volume. Each type of baijiu uses a distinct type of qū for fermentation unique to the distillery for the distinct and characteristic flavour profile. Wikipedia
Alcohol by volume: 28–65%
Color: Clear
Region of origin: East Asia
Proof (US): 56–130
Related products: shōchū, soju, huangjiu, mijiu, sake

Technical Information:

• 68+Chinese medical herbs used
• 100+Rounds of distillation, fermentation and filtration
• 9 Years to produce 1 bottle of Rong Tai He Maotai

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