Is there Chinese whiskey?

Is there Chinese whiskey?

Baijiu (Chinese: 白酒; pinyin: báijiǔ; lit. 'white (clear) liquor'), also known as shaojiu (烧酒/燒酒), is a colourless liquor typically coming in between 35% and 60% alcohol by volume (ABV)....

Baijiu
"Baijiu" in Chinese characters
Chinese	白酒
Literal meaning	"white (clear) liquor"
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What is Chinese whiskey?

China's national drink, Baijiu (meaning 'clear spirit') is distilled from wheat or glutinous rice, and was first made 5,000 years ago. Baijiu can be broken down into five main flavour categories: strong, light, sauce (soy, specifically), rice and mixed.

What does Chinese liquor taste like?

More favorable reviews of baijiu by Westerners have called it funky, with a rotting, sweet fruit flavor and a touch of nuttiness. Some types have an aroma similar to soy sauce. The complex flavor arises from a production process that has been passed down from generation to generation over thousands of years.

Is baijiu a whiskey?

Baijiu—白酒, pronounced bye-j'yo—is a drinks category that encompasses all traditional Chinese grain spirits. ... Baijiu production techniques differ significantly by region and style, and different types of baijiu can be as distinct as whiskey is to tequila.

What is China's favorite drink?

(CNN) — Few can argue that baiju is the most infamous drink in China. This omnipresent liquor is served liberally at banquets and stored on the shelves of convenience stores right next to the mineral water. But toasting with 80-to-120-proof firewater isn't everyone's idea of a refreshing beverage.

What alcohol does Chinese drink?

Have you heard about baijiu? You will soon. Pungent, distinctive, and clear as mineral water, the national drink of China is often cited as the most consumed liquor in the world.

What is the most famous drink in China?

baiju (CNN) — Few can argue that baiju is the most infamous drink in China. This omnipresent liquor is served liberally at banquets and stored on the shelves of convenience stores right next to the mineral water. But toasting with 80-to-120-proof firewater isn't everyone's idea of a refreshing beverage.

What does baijiu mean in Chinese?

white liquor Baijiu (meaning 'white liquor') is China's national drink, dating back thousands of years. During the Yuan Dynasty in the 13th century, it was drunk only by royalty and high society during celebratory events. Today it is drunk throughout China.

What is baijiu comparable to?

Judged by that standard, baijiu tastes like an intolerably bad alcohol. Though similar to vodka in clarity and strength (40-60 percent ABV), when making comparisons it's best to cleave to baijiu's closer cousin, Korean soju.

What is the national drink of America?

Bourbon Bourbon (whiskey), named for Bourbon County, Kentucky, is a corn whiskey aged in charred oak barrels. It was proclaimed the U.S. National Spirit by an act of Congress in 1964.