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Ming River Sichuan Baijiu
750ml & 90 Proof
What is Ming River Sichuan Baijiu?
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu offers a unique taste of Chinese spirits, fermented in earthen pits using centuries-old techniques that capture the terroir of Sichuan. Interestingly, the spirit's complex flavor profile is influenced by a microscopic organism called Qu, a naturally occurring culture of yeasts, bacteria, and molds that's been cultivated for over 600 years in Luzhou, China.
Why do we love Ming River Sichuan Baijiu?
Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace Ming River Sichuan Baijiu for its unique "strong aroma" style and complex flavor profile featuring tropical fruits, spicy pink peppercorn, and anise, derived from its distinctive fermentation in earthen pits using native Luzhou yeast cultures - a process that sets it apart from rums and other spirits.
How do you drink Ming River Sichuan Baijiu?
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu is best enjoyed neat in small sips to appreciate its complex flavors, or as a bold base in tropical or spicy cocktails; it pairs wonderfully with rich, flavorful Sichuan cuisine and is perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings or as a warming spirit in colder months.
Nose: Green apple peel leads, followed by tropical fruits like papaya, guava, and melon. A subtle hint of ripe cheese adds complexity.
Palate: Spicy pink peppercorn kicks things off, followed by pineapple and anise flavors. A bright, briny note emerges mid-palate, reminiscent of olive brine or pickled vegetables.
Finish: Long and mellow with a slightly earthy quality. The fruit and spice notes linger, gradually fading to leave a warm, pleasant aftertaste reminiscent of toasted grains.
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu is crafted using traditional methods, including fermenting red sorghum grain in earthen pits with native yeast cultures for two months, then distilling the mash in small batches using a Chinese pot still before aging for up to two years—a process that imparts the spirit's distinctive Sichuan terroir and complex flavor profile.
Main Ingredient: Sorghum
Country of Origin: China
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