Longxing Imperial Liquor

Longxing Imperial Liquor

　　Longxing Imperial Liquor is a specialty of Fengyang County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. This liquor was once the imperial wine of the Ming Dynasty court in Fengyang and was deeply loved by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, hence its name. It is characterized by its smooth and refreshing taste, with a strong base tinged with soy sauce notes, offering a unique flavor and a long-lasting aftertaste.

　　Fengyang Brewing Co., Ltd. is situated on the scenic banks of the Huai River, next to the culturally vibrant ancient city of the Ming Dynasty’s Central Capital. To the north lies the majestic “Longxing Temple,” famous for being where Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang became a monk. To the west is the grand Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace site, the “Central Capital City.” To the south is the “Ming Imperial Tomb,” the burial site of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang’s parents. The area is praised as being “encircled by a jade-like belt of the city, graced by a pair of beautiful Dragon Springs, intoxicating thousands of guests with its fine brews, and renowned for its exquisite liquors.”

　　The main products of Fengyang Brewing Co., Ltd. include three major series — “Emperor Taizu’s Imperial Liquor,” “Great Ming Emperor,” and “Longxing Imperial Liquor” — with over forty varieties. The series of Baijiu (Chinese liquor) produced here have been highly praised by experts as having “rich cellar aroma, a strong base leading into soy sauce notes, a full-bodied texture, and a long-lasting fragrant finish.” “Emperor Taizu’s Imperial Liquor” won a gold medal at the “1996 International Food and Processing Technology Expo,” “Great Ming Emperor” liquor was recommended by the Anhui Consumer Association as a high-quality Baijiu, and “Longxing Imperial Liquor” was honored as a high-quality product of Anhui Province. It is exported to France, Spain, and various countries and regions in Southeast Asia.