A permanent expression from Kweichow Moutai in Moutai Town, Guizhou Province, and the entry point to the producer’s sauce-aroma (jiangxiang) baijiu range. It is made from glutinous sorghum and a wheat-based qu starter, fermented and distilled using the traditional sauce-aroma method in the Chishui River basin. Base spirits of different styles are then blended together. Bottled at 53%. (Bottle size 500ml)
Nose: Aromas of fermented grains, toasted nuts, soy sauce and subtle earthy notes, accompanied by hints of caramel.
Palate: Full-bodied and savoury, with flavours of roasted grain, umami, toasted nuts and gentle sweetness, balanced by warming alcohol.
Finish: Soft and smooth.