Best Chiew Ancient 5 Baijiu 50%, 500ml Ingredients Brands|Chinese Ingredients

The Gujinggong Chiew Ancient 5 is powerful and fruity with notes of tea and a distinctive savoury style. It is classified as a ‘mixed’ baijiu from the ‘strong sauce’ variety – thanks to the classic soy flavours that come through. It is one of the stronger baijius from distillers Gujing Gong, and is loved for its powerful lingering aftertaste. 

The well-known Guijinggong distillery makes baijiu distilled from a well in Bozhou, which dates back to the Ming Dynasty.

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About Baijiu

The number one selling spirit in the world, baijiu is a uniquely-flavoured, clear alcohol and plays a key role in Chinese culture – it is traditionally drunk in a series of toasts before a celebration meal. Baijuu varies hugely depending on where it is made, and the unique brewing techniques of each producer.

Different bottles and distilleries have a fiercely loyal following – and diners will often look for their local baijiu in restaurants. Interestingly, the ingredients in different baijiu bottles can be entirely different. It is commonly made with sorghum wheat – but not always.

Baijius fall into one of five flavour categories – ‘sauce’ (with savoury almost soy sauce notes), strong, light, rice (with earthy sake flavours) and mixed (a combination of the other flavours). The spirit’s flavour is categorised on the most prominent aroma, which is created by adding extra ingredients to the central grain, as well the length and type of fermentation.

Known as ‘Chinese Fire Water’, these complex spirits are relatively unknown in the west.With their intense layered aromas, this is the drink your cabinet is missing!

Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: Sorghum, rice, sticky rice, wheat, corn.

Allergy advice: allergens listed in bold.