Maotai, also known as Moutai, is a type of baijiu, a Chinese liquor distilled from fermented sorghum. It originates from the town of Maotai in Guizhou province and is manufactured by the state-owned Kweichow Moutai Company. The drink comes in various forms and is made using basic ingredients like grain and water, then aged for four years in urns before being available for sale.
FAST FACTS
- The leading luxury brand in China
- No. 2 spirit brand in the world by value
- Prized by international dignitaries
- Blended from up to 200 spirits before bottling
TASTING NOTES
BOUQUET: Floral, dried dates with a hint of nuts and toasted rice
PALATE: Silky, spicy, dry but smooth
AWARDS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Best Baijiu at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Awards