Chinese Baijiu — China's National Spirit


China's national spirit and the most-consumed in the world, baijiu is distilled from sorghum into a bold, intensely aromatic drink with centuries of tradition behind it. Explore premium and collectible bottles across every aroma style — sauce, strong, light and rice — delivered across Singapore.

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China's national spirit — bold, aromatic and steeped in tradition.

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The Four Aromas

Baijiu is classified by its aroma style — the best place to start.

Jiangxiang

Sauce Aroma

Deep, savoury and complex — soy-like and umami-rich. The most prestigious style, famously from Guizhou.

Nongxiang

Strong Aroma

Bold, sweet and fruity with a long finish. China's most popular and widely produced style.

Qingxiang

Light Aroma

Clean, crisp and delicate — gentle and approachable, a great introduction to baijiu.

Mixiang

Rice Aroma

Soft, mild and mellow, distilled from rice rather than sorghum — light and subtly sweet.

Fine & Rare

Fine and rare baijiu

Fine & Rare Baijiu

Aged, limited and collectible bottles — prized expressions for gifting and special occasions. Explore →

The Story

The world's most-consumed spirit, and one of its oldest.

From sorghum

What Is Baijiu?

Baijiu (白酒, "white spirit") is China's national drink and, by volume, the most-consumed spirit in the world. Most baijiu is distilled from fermented sorghum using a solid-state process and a starter culture called qū, then aged in clay jars. Bottlings typically range from around 40% to over 50% ABV, with intense, distinctive aromas.

The toast

A Spirit of Celebration

Baijiu is the centrepiece of Chinese banquets, business dinners and festivals. It's traditionally shared in small cups with the toast "gānbēi" (干杯, "dry the cup"), enjoyed alongside food rather than alone — a spirit built for the table and for bringing people together.

How to Drink

Traditional

Neat, in small cups

Serve at room temperature in small cups and share with the table — sip or toast "gānbēi" between dishes.

With food

Built for the banquet

Baijiu's intensity is designed to be enjoyed with rich, savoury Chinese food, which softens and balances the spirit.

Modern

In cocktails

Lighter, rice- and light-aroma baijiu mixes surprisingly well — try it in a sour or a citrus highball for a modern twist.

Food Pairings

Baijiu shines at the table — here's where to start.

Roast & BBQ Meats

Strong & Sauce aroma

Char siew, roast duck and crispy pork — bold baijiu cuts through rich, fatty meats.

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Dim Sum & Yum Cha

Light & Rice aroma

Har gow, siu mai and fried dim sum — a small cup between bites, the traditional way.

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Grilled & Satay

Strong aroma

Satay, grilled meats and skewers — a bold spirit to match the smoky char.

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Everyday Favourites

Light aroma

Hainanese chicken rice, hotpot and zi char — baijiu at the everyday table.

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Good to Know

What is baijiu?
Baijiu (白酒) is a clear Chinese spirit, usually distilled from fermented sorghum. It's China's national drink and the world's most-consumed spirit by volume, typically bottled between 40% and over 50% ABV.
What are the main types of baijiu?
Baijiu is classified by aroma: Sauce (Jiangxiang), Strong (Nongxiang), Light (Qingxiang) and Rice (Mixiang). Each offers a very different character, from deep and savoury to clean and delicate.
How do you drink baijiu?
Traditionally it's served neat at room temperature in small cups and shared with food, with the toast "gānbēi". Lighter styles also work well in modern cocktails.
Why is some baijiu so expensive?
Prestige sauce-aroma baijiu from renowned distilleries is aged for years and made in limited quantities, making sought-after and collectible bottles highly prized — especially for gifting.
Do you deliver baijiu in Singapore?
Yes — free islandwide delivery within 3 working days, no minimum purchase. We do not stock all bottles online at the showroom, so if you have something specific in mind, please WhatsApp us to check first before heading down to avoid a wasted trip.