Kweichow Moutai Baijiu (200mL)

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Nobody parties like the Chinese on fancy state banquets where the main star is an ancient Spirit theBaijiu, generally made from sorghum.Moutaiis a fascinating iteration, known all across China as a Spirit of opulence and luxury. The two-millennia-old hooch is the top gift among delegates and is to China what Sake is to Japan. It takesfive yearsto produce a bottle ofMoutai Baijiu: its distillednine times, it spendsthree yearsinceramic pots, and the entire production follows theLunar calendar. When it isnt greasing international relations, Kweichow Moutai breaks every ice before a conversation starts. The Chinese Spirit maker is so popular now, it even surpassed Johnnie Walkers owner as the strongest booze company.

Now, Baijiu has adistinctiveflavor profile a Westerner might not be familiar with but thats afun advantage: exploring something completely novel! Its Chinese tradition in a bottle and possibly one of the most beloved beverages. This particular expression is a rich blend of up to200Spirits. It won adoublegoldenmedal at the2014 San Francisco World Spirits Awardsand its a sumptuous and silky Spirit with floral and nutty notes. A peculiar landscape of flavors thats worth exploring.