Happy Chinese New Year! I've had this one before with my friends. It's a very typical thing to have baijiu with BBQ or hot pot. Basically there are four main types of aromas in baijiu: jiangxiang/sauce aroma type (酱香), e.g. Maotai; qingxiang/light aroma(清香), e.g. Fenjiu; nongxiang/strong aroma(浓香), e.g. the one you tried here; and mixiang/rice aroma(米香), e.g. Sanhuajiu. There is another one in strong aroma category that I really recommend (and also one of the most famous), Luzhoulaojiao Touqu 泸州老窖头曲. Since sorghum is the main ingredient in most types, and the traditional fermentation is done in solid-state using qu/grain culture, plus the aging is usually done in clay pots, the flavor is very different from canadian/scoth/bourbon/irish whiskies.
Hi Roger, Happy New Year! I hope my pronunciation didn’t suck. Definitely impressed! I like the Maotai which I’ll review soon. Hard to come by others here in Manitoba. Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
Both Mandarin and Cantonese! I’m impressed. I have to admit that I’m not a fan of this spirit but I indulged in a little too much toasting on the first few trips to China.
Hi 3HHemp - I figured it would be a crime not to use both(realizing there are tens more peoples in China I am neglecting but…) It is so different. I can see why too much toasting could diminish ones taste for it! Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
@@WhiskyWhistle In the Guangdong Province I heard Cantonese spoken often. I think it’s common in many large cities, especially further south and definitely in Hong Kong and Macau.
Thanks for the comment! From what I can see the Yanghe Daku is also a “strong aroma” baijiu so you might like this one if you see it. Here’s a nice resource to explore that kind and the other categories of baijiu! www.baijiubrands.com/tag/strong-aroma-taste-baijiu/ Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
Look on the bright side - Confucius said at 60, you will align yourself with the order of heaven. On your way to becoming the “perfect man”! It should be a momentous year for you. Prepare yourself! Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
Happy Chinese New Year! I've had this one before with my friends. It's a very typical thing to have baijiu with BBQ or hot pot. Basically there are four main types of aromas in baijiu: jiangxiang/sauce aroma type (酱香), e.g. Maotai; qingxiang/light aroma(清香), e.g. Fenjiu; nongxiang/strong aroma(浓香), e.g. the one you tried here; and mixiang/rice aroma(米香), e.g. Sanhuajiu. There is another one in strong aroma category that I really recommend (and also one of the most famous), Luzhoulaojiao Touqu 泸州老窖头曲. Since sorghum is the main ingredient in most types, and the traditional fermentation is done in solid-state using qu/grain culture, plus the aging is usually done in clay pots, the flavor is very different from canadian/scoth/bourbon/irish whiskies.
Hi Roger, Happy New Year! I hope my pronunciation didn’t suck.
Definitely impressed! I like the Maotai which I’ll review soon. Hard to come by others here in Manitoba. Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
@@WhiskyWhistle Haha you did well! Really appreciate the effort! 👍
Both Mandarin and Cantonese! I’m impressed. I have to admit that I’m not a fan of this spirit but I indulged in a little too much toasting on the first few trips to China.
Hi 3HHemp - I figured it would be a crime not to use both(realizing there are tens more peoples in China I am neglecting but…)
It is so different. I can see why too much toasting could diminish ones taste for it!
Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
@@WhiskyWhistle In the Guangdong Province I heard Cantonese spoken often. I think it’s common in many large cities, especially further south and definitely in Hong Kong and Macau.
Happy year of the rabbit, and thanks for the Asian languages lesson...
Thanks FQ! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Look at the size of that glass, ha ha ! Happy New Year !
The wee Glencairn are cute - it’s like a shot glass! Happy New Year! 🍶🍶🍶🍶
Been looking at getting into Baijiu. Only had one (Yanghe Daqu) and it intrigued me. Any recommendations?
Thanks for the comment! From what I can see the Yanghe Daku is also a “strong aroma” baijiu so you might like this one if you see it. Here’s a nice resource to explore that kind and the other categories of baijiu!
www.baijiubrands.com/tag/strong-aroma-taste-baijiu/
Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
0:10 what dram was that for your intro pour, Mr. Whistle?
Hi Jonathan, I think it’s a Dailuaine from Hunter Laing First Editions!
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle cheers!
Wood Dragon 🐉 here 😅
Look on the bright side - Confucius said at 60, you will align yourself with the order of heaven. On your way to becoming the “perfect man”! It should be a momentous year for you. Prepare yourself!
Cheers🍶🍶🍶🍶
@@WhiskyWhistle honestly I’m worried I might not make it 😂
If I need to pray you let me know!
Spearmint?
Less minty and more exotic herbals and resins! With the fruit and some nice licorice in there. Just my thoughts!
처음 보는 중국 술 이네요 ㅇㅅㅇ
저도요 ~ 여긴 보통 없어요 중국 증류주! 설날위해 생겨서 샀죠. 2병ㅋㅋ cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle고량주랑 비교했을 때 어떤 느낌인가요?