Baijiu

With China’s Woes Continuing, Diageo Reportedly To Write Down ShuiJingFang Stake: http://bit.ly/1rTrKGg Baijiu drinking is about bringing people together and celebrating life. Shui Jing Fang is the oldest distillery in China and has been operating since 1408; it has survived...

Baijiu is unique among spirits in that it is specifically used during important meetings. One might dismiss this role, saying “what does it matter whether Baijiu is imbibed at a meeting or not?” But in fact drinking Baijiu at a...

Recipe from Paul Mathew & Wine Enthusiast (winemag.com) INGREDIENTS 1 egg white 1/3 ounce Shui Jing Fang Baijiu ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce grapefruit juice ½ ounce cinnamon syrup 3 dashes orange bitters Grapefruit peel, for garnish DIRECTIONS...

The raw materials that Baijiu is made from include sorghum, wheat, rice, sticky rice, and corn. Different Baijius are made from one or another of these materials in varying amounts depending on the Baijiu. Since Baijius are mixed and blended...

INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Baijiu 4 oz orange juice 0.75 oz Galliano DIRECTIONS Pour Baijiu into a highball glass with ice. Fill to the top with orange juice. Float with Galliano....

Baijiu of widely varying quality is produced in all of China’s provinces, but the very best Baijiu comes from Sichuan Province and Guizhou Province, both in the southwest of the country. Sichuan Province is surrounded by beautiful mountains, which collect...

As the most popular spirit in the country of China, Baijiu is widely produced in all of China’s provinces. However, the very best Baijiu comes from two very specific places in China: Sichuan Province and Guizhou Province, which lie adjacent...

In China, Baijiu commands a huge share of the market. In fact, it is a $23 billion business. To put this in perspective, consider the following: wine accounts for 7% of the alcohol sold in China, beer accounts for 31%,...

The best-selling spirit in the world is not rum, vodka, brandy, or whiskey — it is Baijiu! This may come as a surprise to many Americans, who may not even have heard of Baijiu, let alone been aware that it...

Historically, Baijiu has always been central to all aspects of Chinese life. For instance, great Chinese poets were inspired by Baijiu. Moreover, great Chinese writers immortalized Baijiu in classics of Chinese literature. In modern day, Baijiu continues to play a...

INGREDIENTS 50mL 1615 Pisco 20mL Raspberry Syrup 10mL Lime Juice Green Tea 2.5mL Luzhou Laojiao Fresh Mint PREPARATION Combine ingedients in a Hi-Ball glass and stir in fresh mint leaves. Add crushed ice and serve. Recipe from the British TV...

They most certainly are not. Remember: Baijiu is not a brand of alcohol; it is a type of spirit. So this is like asking: are all vodkas the same? are all whiskeys the same? That being said, as a type...