Product characteristics
Luzhou Laojiao is a complex, premium baijiu of the "strong aroma" (nóngxiāng) class. It is a strongly alcoholic (more than 50% alcohol), clear liquid with a sharp aroma of fermented peaches. It is fermented in old cellars (fermentation pits), whose walls are coated with a unique clay composition that gives the spirit its aroma and palate.
Luzhou has a mild climate with extreme temperatures of -1 to +40 °C (30 to 105 °F), and annual precipitation of 750 to 1615mm (30 to 65in). This climate is ideal for local soft cereal quality and microbial groups. The Yangtze River water, after treatment by the water plant, is rich in calcium, magnesium and other trace elements. Water quality is weakly acidic, with a suitable hardness.
Products
Guojiao1573/国窖1573
Jingdian Zhuang (經典裝;"Classic Outfit")
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Nongxiang Baijiu
38%/52% abv
High end bottling made in fermentation cellars which have been in continuous use since 1573 and aged a minimum of five years.
Zhongguo Pinwei (中国品味;"Taste of China")
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Commemorative bottling made in honor of the 1573 Cellars inclusion in the UN preliminary world tangible cultural heritage list. Made in the 1573 Cellars and aged for a minimum of 10 years.
Luzhou Laojiao/泸州老窖
Erqu (二曲;"second Qu")
Qingxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Entry level offering, developed with mass consumption in mind.
Dah Chu Chiew (大曲;"Big Qu")
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Marketed as an iconic export product.
Zisha Daqu (紫砂大曲; "Zisha Big Chu")
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Bottled in zisha clay as to allow baijiu to better develop with age.
Bainian (百年;"Century")
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Made in tribute to the recognition of Luzhou brewing techniques as a part of national intangible cultural heritage.
Jiao Ling 60 Nian (窖龄60年;"Cellar Aged 60 Years")
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Made in fermentation cellars that were built in the 1950s and have been in continuous use for over 60 years.
Tequ (特曲;"Special Qu")
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Flagship mid-range bottling.
1952
Nongxiang Baijiu
52% abv
Flagship mid-range bottling.
Brands for International Export
Ming River
Nongxiang Baijiu
45% abv
Classic nongxiang blended and proofed down with the western palate in mind.
Ni Hao Baijiu
Quingxiang Baijiu
40% abv
Small 200mL bottle intended to introduce baijiu to western audiences.