Gujing Gongjiu (Anhui Premium Baijiu)
三国志の英雄・曹操が愛した！？「牡丹の花」のように香る名酒
Description
One of China's Eight Great Liquors brewed in Bozhou, Anhui Province. 'Gongjiu' means liquor paid as tribute (Gong) to the emperor. Extremely old history, rooted in Cao Cao offering local premium liquor to the emperor during the Later Han dynasty. Praised as the 'Peony among liquors', featuring an elegant, floral Nongxiang-style aroma.
Classification: Adults, Alcohol, Baijiu, Gujing Gongjiu, Anhui Province, Nongxiang Style, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Peony Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
- Water
- Sorghum
- Barley
- Wheat
- Peas
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Banquets on Special Days]: Because the aroma is highly elegant even among Nongxiang styles, sip slowly straight paired with refined, not-too-greasy Chinese cuisine (like Jiangnan cuisine).
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Key spices
Highly elegant ester aroma reminiscent of orchids or peonies、and a crisp、sweet finish without off-flavors
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Hard to substitute. Substitute with other Nongxiang Baijiu)
Pairing
Steamed White Fish / Tofu Dishes / Banquet Dishes
Trivia
Unlike the heavy-hitting fruit aromas of Wuliangye, this features an elegance that 'blooms softly like a flower and vanishes crisply'. The ultimate gift for Romance of the Three Kingdoms fans.
Eating tips & etiquette
True to the name 'Gu Jing' (Old Well), the secret to the flavor is brewing with water from a specific ancient well in Bozhou City with exceptionally high water quality. Anhui is also famous for medicinal herbs, possessing extremely clean water.
Allergen
Wheat (Barley)