What does Maotai taste like?
Moutai Tasting Notes Moutai PrinceChiew (53% ABV, aged for 3 years) is sharp on the nose with prominent acetone and ethanol. On first taste, it is reminiscent of a very rough vodka, followed by soy sauce notes. It has a lot of structure in the mid palate but a sharp short finish.
Does Maotai taste good?
Maotai is distilled from a blend of sorghum, wheat, and peas. Its taste is tough to describe. It smells like ammonia; the Wikipedia page for Maotai notes its “solvent and barnyard aromas.” The taste lingers long after swallowing, shadowing the rest of the meal like a culinary revenant.
How can I tell if my Maotai is real?
When it comes to selecting a quality bottle of aged Maotai the first thing you should check is whether the bottle is in good condition. Look out for stains or mould on the seal or the registered trademark, and beware of marks indicating exposure to sunlight. The level of liquor in the bottle must be high.
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.
How much is Maotai?
Buyers regularly spend about up to 900 yuan (£91, $127) for a bottle of Kweichow Moutai baijiu but the price can rise dramatically for rare and good vintages. Some bottles sell for up to $20,000.
What do you mix baiju with?
Citrus goes very well with it; so does Absinthe and Mescal. So play around with spices, Ginger, Sherry, Nutty Liqueurs, Herbal Liqueurs, and Amari, is the perfect way to introduce yourself to Baijiu. While fruits like fresh red berries tend to get lost, others like Pineapple is a great compliment.
What does baijiu smell like?
Strong-aroma baijiu is highly complex and aromatic. It has a fragrance reminiscent of overripe tropical fruit, especially pineapple, banana and guava, and an earthy cheese-like note deeper down. In the mouth it contains all of these flavors and a note of anise punctuated by a long, peppery finish.
Where does Maotai liquor come from in China?
Maotai is produced exclusively in the town of Maotai, near the city of Renhuai in southwest Guizhou. It is believed that the climate and locally grown sorghum in the town is what gives the liquor its distinctive flavour. Attempts have been made to produce Maotai elsewhere but nowhere else has managed to replicate its unique taste.
Why does Maotai liquor smell like fermented sorghum?
Attempts have been made to produce Maotai elsewhere but nowhere else has managed to replicate its unique taste. Apparently the process of making the liquor creates such a pungent odour that the entire town of Maotai is said to smell like fermenting sorghum.
Where does Maotai baijiu in China come from?
Maotai is produced in Maotai Town, which is located within Guizhou (Kweichou) Province. Like champagne, only the baijiu produced in Maotai Town can be called Maotai, and more specifically only the baijiu produced by Kweichow Moutai Co, Ltd. Other Maotai is called Maotai Town baijiu.
What’s the market value of Maotai baijiu whisky?
Today, the share price of Kweichow Moutai Co, Ltd continues to rise. According to a report by Fortune, ‘Maotai baijiu’s fiery flavour and potential to appreciate in price is driving blistering demand. That in turn has pushed its market value to more than $145 billion, well past British whisky giant Diageo Plc.’
