| Brand | Luzhou Laojiao Distillery |
| Region | China |
| Spirits Type | Baijiu |
| Spirits Style | |
| ABV | 45.0% |
Product details
The Ming River is the original Sichuan baijiu. Using traditional methods passed down from master to apprentice for over twenty generations and undergoing a two-month fermentation process using local natural yeast in mud cellars, Ming River is an authentic and uncompromising Chinese grain spirit inspired by some world-famous spirits. Every drop of the original liquor undergoes aging for up to two years in natural wine cellars. Then, it is meticulously blended by the master brewers of Luzhou Laojiao and international spirits experts. It retains the mellow and smooth taste of Chinese liquor while evoking the unique aroma of Luzhou Laojiao's strong-flavor Baijiu, with hints of tropical fruits like pineapple and papaya, as well as a rich layer of various spices, bringing exotic flavors.
Mingjiang is not only suitable for direct consumption but also showcases its unique charm when used for cocktail mixing. As a pioneering work in the international spirits industry, Mingjiang has won the Gold Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) and the highest Double Gold Medal at the 2020 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for its outstanding quality and innovative spirit.
这是一款借鉴了国际烈酒风格的全新之作。它采用传承了二十四代的泸州老窖酿制技艺酿造，在泥窖中利用当地天然酵母经过两个月的发酵，每一滴原酒都在天然藏酒洞中经过长达两年的陈藏，然后由泸州老窖酿酒大师与国际烈酒专家共同精心调配而成。它保留了中国白酒醇厚绵柔的舒适口感，又将泸州老窖浓香型白酒的独特香气激发出菠萝、木瓜等热带水果的甜美气息，以及多种香料带来的丰富层次和异域风情。
明江不仅适合直饮，用作鸡尾酒调配更能体现它的独特魅力 。作为国际烈酒界的开创之作，明江以其优秀的品质和创新精神荣获2019年旧金山世界烈酒大赛（SFWSC）金奖及2020年国际烈酒大赛（ISC）最高的双金奖。
Aromas of green apple peel and tropical fruit of papaya, guava, melon, and pineapple; with some anise, spicy pink peppercorn, and dried hay flavor. It has a long, mellow, and earthy finish.
白酒中带着青苹果皮和热带水果包括木瓜、番石榴、蜜瓜和菠萝的香气，亦有着茴芹、辣粉红胡椒和干草的味道。口感醇厚和品尝到泥土的芳香。
Luzhou Laojiao, one of China’s most revered Baijiu producers, follows ancient, traditional brewing techniques, using only one type of grain—organic red glutinous sorghum grown in southern Sichuan. This region’s unique purple soil produces sorghum that is red, full, and pure, with high amylopectin content, making it ideal for Baijiu production. The grain’s strong water absorption and easy gelatinization contribute to the spirit’s pure, mellow taste. Luzhou Laojiao’s use of supreme-quality sorghum is a cornerstone of its authenticity and dedication to preserving traditional Baijiu-making methods.
Central to Luzhou Laojiao’s process are its historic 1573 National Cellars, fermentation pits that have been continuously producing Baijiu for over 440 years. These ancient pits are rich with microorganisms that enhance the aroma and quality of the spirit over time, earning the cellars the title of "living cultural relic." The Baijiu undergoes solid distillation in a process passed down through 23 generations and is aged in natural caves with stable temperatures and humidity. This slow aging in clay pots allows the Baijiu to breathe, interact with its environment, and develop a smooth, complex flavor free from pungency, making each batch uniquely flavorful.
泸州老窖一直坚持浓香型白酒的传统“单粮”酿造工艺，采用川南有机糯红高粱作为原料。这种生长在泸州特有紫色土壤中的糯高粱颗粒饱满，色泽红亮，含有丰富的支链淀粉和适中的单宁，吸水性强且易于糊化，使得出酒率和酒质远超其他品种。通过坚持这种高质量的原粮和传统工艺，泸州老窖的白酒在口感上更加纯净和醇厚，保持了浓香型白酒的“纯正血统”。
“千年老窖万年糟，酒好全凭窖龄老。”泸州老窖的1573国宝窖池群已有超过440年的历史，是目前中国保存最完整的古窖池群，被誉为“活文物”。采用固态蒸馏法酿造，酒蒸馏出的中段酒质纯净、酒精度高，独具特色。泸州老窖还拥有三大天然酒洞，洞内恒温恒湿的环境为白酒的酯化、老熟和增香提供了理想的条件。酒体在储存过程中与丰富的微生物相互作用，酿出每一坛酒都有独特的风味，展现出泸州老窖白酒的极致品质。
Paper Crane
15 ml Baijiu Ming River, 15 ml Aperol, 15 ml Amaro Montenegro, 15 ml Lemon Juice, 100 ml Ice
Paper Crane is an energizing, quite strong cocktail that is best with lunch. Just add half the ice to the shaker, then pour the ingredients into the bar shaker over the ice and quick shake to mix. Pour all into an old-fashioned glass and add more ice to enjoy.
纸鹤
15毫升 白酒明江，15毫升 艾佩罗，15毫升 蒙特内格罗苦酒，15毫升 柠檬汁，100毫升 冰块
纸鹤是一款提神醒脑、相当浓郁的鸡尾酒，最适合搭配午餐。只需将一半的冰块加入摇酒器中，然后将所有原料倒入摇酒器内，快速摇动混合。倒入老式玻璃杯中，加入更多冰块并享用。
