Moutai (Premium Baijiu)
中国の国酒！強烈な醤油とセメダインの香りがする「幻の銘酒」
Description
The pinnacle of 'Baijiu' (Chinese distilled liquor) and globally famous as the 'National Liquor' serving state guests. Brewed only in the small town of Maotai, Guizhou. 53% ABV. Characterized by 'Jiangxiang' (sauce aroma) style: an intense, complex mellow aroma like fermented miso, soy sauce, and model cement.
Classification: Adults, Alcohol, Baijiu, Moutai, Premium, Jiangxiang Style, Guizhou, Banquet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Water
- Sorghum
- Wheat
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Ganbei (Toast)]: Poured into small dedicated glasses (shot size) at weddings or crucial business banquets, chugged instantly with a shout of 'Ganbei!'.
- Drink straight at room temp, enjoying the heat dropping to the stomach and the long lingering aftertaste.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Heavy fermented aroma like boiled-down miso/soy sauce、floral notes、and throat-burning intense alcohol feel
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable. Unique sauce aroma)
Pairing
All Premium Chinese Cuisine / Banquet Dishes / Peking Duck
Trivia
So popular and expensive that fakes flood the Chinese market. The authentic ones sold for tens of thousands of yen in Asian stores are 'symbols of power' for special celebrations or crucial business entertainment.
Eating tips & etiquette
First-time Japanese often exclaim 'It smells like model cement!', but this is the premium ester aroma born from fermenting sorghum. Once acquired, this complex aroma captivates you.
Allergen
Wheat