Ming River | Sichuan Baijiu 70cl

Sichuan Baijiu by Ming River

The most consumed spirit in the world — and one of the least known outside China. Ming River Sichuan Baijiu is your introduction to one of humanity's oldest and most complex distilling traditions, produced at Luzhou Laojiao — Sichuan's oldest distillery, operating continuously since 1573.

Made from fermented sorghum and aged in earthenware jars, Ming River belongs to the strong aroma (浓香) category of baijiu — known for its fruity, layered complexity. Think tropical fruit like a rum, spice like a mezcal, and the powerful finish of a mature whisky. Yet baijiu is entirely its own thing, shaped by deep fermentation and a unique starter culture called qu.

• Style: Baijiu – Strong Aroma (浓香)
• Producer: Ming River / Luzhou Laojiao (Sichuan, China)
• Distillery founded: 1573
• Base grain: Sorghum
• Aged in: Earthenware jars
• ABV: 45%
• Volume: 70cl
• Nose: Tropical fruit, spice
• Palate: Complex, layered, long finish
• Serve: Neat in a small glass | Baijiu Sour | Red Star Punch

The world's most consumed spirit. It's time to find out why.