Baijiu

Baijiu is a national Chinese drink that is distilled from fermented grains, usually sorghum, wheat, rice, sticky rice, and corn. Depending on raw materials, manufacturing process or starters, baijiu varieties can greatly differ in the final taste profile, but high-quality baijiu should always have a complex, full-bodied flavor.

Based on its aroma, the drink is mainly classified into four categories: rice, light, strong, and sauce baijiu. It is usually bottled at 50% ABV, and it should be served in small-sized wine goblets. Although baijiu has not seen success outside its native country, it represents an integral part of Chinese culture, since every social gathering or business meeting will feature a toast with baijiu.