Wu Liang Ye Crystal Baijiu 375 ml
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About this bottle
Wu Liang Ye Crystal is a strong-aroma (nong xiang) Chinese baijiu, the flagship of one of China's most famous distilleries in Yibin, Sichuan. Its name means 'five grains,' and the liquid is fermented from exactly that — sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, and corn — in earthen pits, some of which have been in continuous use for centuries. Bottled at 104 proof, it is intensely fragrant, with ripe tropical fruit and a mellow, faintly sweet grain body that lands clean rather than harsh. Serve it at room temperature or slightly warmed in small cups, the traditional way, alongside rich food; a little goes a long way at this strength.
How to drink Wu Liang Ye Crystal
Pour it into small ceramic or ganbei-style cups rather than a rocks glass, and share it — this is a spirit built for the table, not solo sipping. Let fatty, savory dishes like braised pork belly, dumplings, or spicy Sichuan fare stand up to its strength, and pace yourself; a full cup empties fast at 52% ABV.
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Specs
Baijiu104 proof · Mash bill: Sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, corn (five grains) · Yibin, Sichuan, China
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How should Wu Liang Ye Crystal be served?
Serve it in small cups at room temperature or gently warmed, the traditional Chinese way, alongside a meal rather than as a standalone sipper — its 52% ABV is built for pacing with food, not solo drinking.
What is baijiu made from?
Wu Liang Ye's name means 'five grains': it's fermented from sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, and corn together in earthen fermentation pits, some of which have been in continuous use for generations.
How strong is this bottle?
It's bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV), noticeably stronger than most Western spirits, so it's meant to be sipped slowly in small pours rather than poured like whiskey or vodka.
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