Gold Medal Brandy

Gold Medal Brandy

　　    (Originally named "Changyu Brandy")    Origin: Yantai, Shandong, China

　　Characteristics: Golden in color, crystal clear, elegant and mild

　　Effects: Moderate regular consumption of this liquor can help withstand cold, refresh the spirit, relieve fatigue, aid digestion, treat colds and mild diarrhea, and prevent cholera

　　Production Process: Gold Medal Brandy is primarily made from high-quality grapes that undergo pressing, fermentation, and distillation to produce raw brandy. It is blended with additional brandy distilled from grape skins and cane brown sugar, as well as specially prepared brandy flavoring agents. Distilled water and caramel color are also added. The blend is then aged for an extended period, alternating between old, large, and small oak barrels, with an average maturation age of over three years.

　　Awards: After winning a gold medal and diploma at the 1915 Panama International Exposition, it was renamed "Gold Medal Brandy" in 1928. In 1914, it received a gold medal at the Shandong Provincial Goods Exhibition. It also won a gold medal and the highest award diploma at the Nanyang Industrial Exposition. In 1952, it was recognized as one of the Eight Famous National Liquors at the First National Wine Appraisal. In 1963, 1979, and 1985, it was awarded the title of National Famous Liquor and received the National Gold Medal at the Second, Third, and Fourth National Wine Appraisals respectively. In 1984, it won the Gold Cup Award at the Ministry of Light Industry's Liquor Quality Competition. (Yantai)

　　Since its introduction, Gold Medal Brandy has enjoyed a high reputation both domestically and internationally. In 1912, Dr. Sun Yat-sen visited the Changyu Grape Winery and personally inscribed the words “Praise for Fine Spirits,” commending the company’s products such as “Changyu Gold Medal Brandy.” In 1914, it received a gold medal at the Shandong Provincial Goods Exhibition and a gold medal along with the highest award diploma at the Nanyang Industrial Exposition. In 1952, it was recognized as one of the Eight Famous National Liquors at the First National Wine Appraisal. In 1963, 1979, and 1985, it was awarded the title of National Famous Liquor and received the National Gold Medal at the Second, Third, and Fourth National Wine Appraisals. In 1984, it was awarded the Gold Cup at the Ministry of Light Industry's Liquor Quality Competition.

　　 Special Product Effects: Gold Medal Brandy is mainly composed of raw brandy distilled from high-quality grapes, with the addition of brandy derived from grape skins and cane brown sugar, as well as the company’s specially formulated brandy flavorings. Distilled water and caramel color are also incorporated. During production, strict adherence to specified mixing ratios is maintained, followed by filtration. The final product is aged for an extended period in a rotation of new and old, large and small oak barrels, achieving an average maturation age of over three years. Prior to bottling, it undergoes low-temperature treatment.

　　 The liquor has a golden color and crystal-clear appearance, with a unique aromatic fragrance and an elegant, mellow ester aroma. Its taste is rich yet slightly bitter, refreshing, and leaves a long-lasting aftertaste with a strong oak flavor. It has an alcohol content of 40%. Moderate regular consumption can help withstand cold, refresh the spirit, relieve fatigue, aid digestion, treat colds and mild diarrhea, and prevent cholera. When mixed with wine, soda, or lemonade, it offers a distinctive flavor. It is a premium choice for high-end banquets and compares favorably with world-renowned brandies.